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Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Stimulation vs. Surgery For Unilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome In Women
June 2025
Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Stimulation vs. Surgery For Unilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome In Women
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation versus surgery for women with unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized parallel-group trial.
Eur J Pain. 2023 Aug;27(7):860-870Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seventy women with unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome were randomized to receive either ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) (n=35) or endoscopic surgical decompression (n=35). The primary outcome of interest was hand pain intensity (mean and worst pain). Secondary outcomes included functional status, symptom severity (measured by the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire...
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