Neuromodulation of the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome, a single-blind, randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency applied using transcutaneous electrodes in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Methods

After randomization, the patients received two cycles of noninvasive pulsed radiofrequency (NiPRF), once weekly, or splinting (the control group) for three months. Clinical evaluations were recorded at baseline and weeks 4 and 8. The Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ) was used to determine the functional status and symptom severity.

Results

Sixty-two patients were followed up for three months. There was no difference between the groups in the BCTQ scores before and after treatment. The NiPRF group found a significant difference between the BCTQ measurements at all time intervals (paired sample t

SUBMITTER: Genc Perdecioglu GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10764211 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature