Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline on: The Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hand and Upper Extremity


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline on: The Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


Keith MW, Masear V, Chung KC, et al J Bone Joint Surg Am 92:218-219, 2010§



D.J. Smith, Jr., MD



Evidence Ranking


• D



Expert Rating


• 3



Abstract



Summary of Recommendations


The following is a summary of the recommendations in the AAOS’ clinical practice guideline, The Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This summary does not contain rationales that explain how and why these recommendations were developed nor does it contain the evidence supporting these recommendations. All readers of this summary are strongly urged to consult the full guideline and evidence report for this information. We are confident that those who read the full guideline and evidence report will also see that the recommendations were developed using systematic evidence-based processes designed to combat bias, enhance transparency, and promote reproducibility. This summary of recommendations is not intended to stand alone. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons have endorsed this guideline.


image Recommendation 1: A course of non-operative treatment is an option in patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Early surgery is an option when there is clinical evidence of median nerve denervation or the patient elects to proceed directly to surgical treatment. (Grade C, Level V).

image Recommendation 2: We suggest another non-operative treatment or surgery when the current treatment fails to resolve the symptoms within 2 weeks to 7 weeks. (Grade B, Level I and II).

image Recommendation 3:

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