Research Progress in the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Qinglong Meng

doi:10.54254/2753-8818/2025.20313

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Research Progress in the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Qinglong Meng *^,1,

¹ Macquarie University, Sydney, 2113, Australia

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-8818/2025.20313

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand due to a pinched median nerve in the wrist. A higher percentage of women than men have carpal tunnel syndrome, which affects about 3.8% of the population. The diagnosis procedure includes the patient's medical history, physical examination, and electrodiagnostic testing, all of which are essential for assessing the nervous system's function and severity. Based on these assessments, CTS is classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Conservative treatment, including corticosteroids, wrist splints, and a range of physical therapy, is usually recommended for mild to moderate cases, while surgical treatment is reserved for severe cases. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) and open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) are surgical options. The purpose of this article is to explore risk factors, diagnostic approaches, and treatment approaches in order to provide better individualized care in clinical practice, and to make recommendations for future treatment improvements and research.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome, risk factors, treatment

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