title: Nonoperative carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.
abstract: Many factors influence the development of CTS; therefore, nonoperative treatment should not be limited to only one intervention. Nonoperative treatment is most effective in the early stages, prior to irreparable damage to the nerve. Early intervention combined with a comprehensive treatment plan can help improve effectiveness of treatment during this phase. We do not endorse any one particular conservative treatment/program as the solution for CTS, but our purpose is to explore potential options. Further study is needed to determine the most beneficial and cost-effective treatments.
authors.affiliation: Philadelphia Hand Center, 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: A Lee
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Osterman
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Whitman
authors.forename: Linda Della
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Porta
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D006804:Ergonomics; D026241:Exercise Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007478:Iontophoresis; D013165:Splints; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents