Carpal tunnel syndrome medical therapy: Difference between revisions
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== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
=== Nonsurgical therapy === | === Nonsurgical therapy (CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT) === | ||
In early diagnosed cases, nonsurgical methods can be helpful in carpal tunnel syndrome improvement. | In early diagnosed cases, nonsurgical methods can be helpful in carpal tunnel syndrome improvement. | ||
* '''Lifestyle Modification''' | |||
* '''Oral Medication''' | |||
* '''Wrist splinting''' | * '''Wrist splinting''' | ||
* '''Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)''' | * '''Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)''' | ||
* ''' | * '''Corticosteroid Injection''' | ||
=== Surgical therapy === | === Surgical therapy === | ||
Revision as of 20:12, 18 May 2018
Overview
CTS treatment should be started as soon as possible. More frequent breaks and applying cold packs are helpful in reducing swelling. Other treatment options are wrist surgical and nonsurgical options.
Treatment
Nonsurgical therapy (CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT)
In early diagnosed cases, nonsurgical methods can be helpful in carpal tunnel syndrome improvement.
- Lifestyle Modification
- Oral Medication
- Wrist splinting
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Corticosteroid Injection
Surgical therapy
- Endoscopic surgery
- Open surgery