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Ultrasound, cryo-ultrasound, & extracorporeal shock wave therapies for carpal tunnel
January 2016
Ultrasound, cryo-ultrasound, & extracorporeal shock wave therapies for carpal tunnel
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy and ultrasound therapy improve pain and function in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2015 Oct;51(5):521-8. Epub 2015 Feb 20.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
25 patients (42 wrists) with mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome were randomized to receive one of three conservative therapies: ultrasound (US), cryo-ultrasound (cryo-US), or extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of treatments in terms of carpal tunnel symptom relief, and determine if ESWT was more effective than the comparative treat...
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