Appropriateness of carpal tunnel syndrome management compared with the AAOS appropriate use criteria: A retrospective review across various specialties.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral nerve entrapment disorder among adults that causes upper-extremity disability. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) developed an evidence-based appropriate use criteria (AUC) for the management of CTS. This study aimed to assess the appropriateness of our practice and the usability of the AUC through comparing the actual management provided at our institution with that recommended by the AUC.

Methods

A retrospective review of the electronic medical records at our hospital was performed between 1 Jan 2016 and 31 Dec 2019. Data were collected by two authors independently. The collected data were input into the AUC application to determine the rate of the appropriateness of the treatments. Afterwards, the

SUBMITTER: Salman LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9422078 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature