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Treatment
It is critical to begin treating early phases of carpal tunnel syndrome before the damage progresses. A conservative approach to CTS, which may include corticosteroid injections and splinting, is the first step in treating this disorder.
Nevertheless, relapse is common, and studies suggest that surgery is a better option for severe CTS. In one study, 89% of patients who had conservative treatments suffered a recurrence of symptoms within a year. Conservative treatments work best in men u...
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