Conservative or surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome based on the severity and patient risk factors

ConclusionConservative treatment for moderate CTS would be a good option, and the final result may be seen 1  year later; however, its positive effect is quicker and better for moderate CTS cases without risk factors. Surgical release of the carpal tunnel may be the best choice not only for severe CTS cases with risk factors but also for cases without risk factors. For obtaining consistent rapid result, i t is recommended to do surgical release for all cases of moderate or severe CTS without considering risk factors, but more clinical researches are needed.Level of evidenceII.
Source: Musculoskeletal Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research