title: Carpal tunnel syndrome--a comprehensive review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide a comprehensive review of the management of carpal tunnel syndrome.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A systematic literature review is provided of the history, anatomy, pathophysiology, epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, investigative surgical techniques, results and complications for carpal tunnel syndrome.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome requires meticulous attention to history-taking, investigation, counseling, training and surgical technique if unsatisfactory results and complications are to be avoided.
authors: Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Haase
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures