Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - References

References

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Huisstede BM, Randsdorp MS, Coert JH, Glerum S, van Middelkoop M, Koes BW. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Part II: effectiveness of surgical treatmetns -- a systematic review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010;91:1005-1024.

Jarvik JG, Comstock BA, Kliot M, Turner JA, Chan L, Heagerty PJ, et al. Surgery versus non-surgical therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized parallel-group trial. Lancet. 2009;374(9695):1074-1081.

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Keith MW. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons clinical practice guidelines on the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009;91(10):2478-2479.

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Peters-Veluthamaningal C, Winters JC, Groenier KH, Meyboom-de Jong B. Randomised controlled trial of local corticosteroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome in general practice. BMC Fam Pract. 2010;11:54.

Sim H, Shin BC, Lee MS, Jung A, Lee AH, Ernst E. Acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. J Pain. 2010 Nov 17. [Epub ahead of print]

Wright PE. Carpal Tunnel, Ulnar Tunnel, and Stenosing Tenosynovitis. In: Canale ST, Beaty JH. (eds.) Canale & Beaty: Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, 11th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby;2007.

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