Clinical Trial: Ultrasound-Guided Injection vs Intramuscular Steroid for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Ultrasound-guided Local Steroid Injection vs Intramuscular Steroid Injection in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Singl
Brief Summary:
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common and disability-causing entrapment neuropathy; however, a standardized protocol for first-line management has yet to be established.Different treatment approaches have their own positive and negative aspects.The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided local steroid injection and intramuscular steroid injection in mild-to-moderate CTS.Patients will be assessed for pain levels, functional/symptom status, hand-finger strength, side…
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