title: Clinical Inquiry: Do corticosteroid injections improve carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms?
abstract: Yes. Injected corticosteroids reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) more effectively than placebo or systemic steroids, but no better than anti-inflammatory medication and splinting, from one to 12 weeks after therapy.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency, Denver, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Corey
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lyon
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency, Denver, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Syfert
authors.affiliation: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nashelsky
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000379:methods; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D008775:Methylprednisolone