Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and its Therapeutic Approach

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carpal tunnel syndrome, orthopedics, orthopedic procedures.

Abstract

Introduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most frequent causes of chronic pain, with its highest incidence between the fifth and sixth decades of life; in Colombia, it has a high incidence, reaching 14 % especially in a certain group of workers. The therapeutic approach includes medical and surgical treatment; currently, the choice between the endoscopic method or open surgery as the first line of treatment has been widely discussed.

Objective: To develop a review of the clinical aspects and the different options of therapeutic approach for carpal tunnel syndrome, through an exploration of the existing scientific literature.

Methods: A search was carried out in the SciELO, PubMed, ScienceDirect and Lilacs databases, using the keywords indexed in the DeCS.

Conclusion: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common entity with an important clinical impact on the patient's life; its symptomatology and complications affect the daily activities of those who suffer from it. The therapeutic approach to this disease is commonly established in a stepwise manner; the surgical approach is a widely discussed topic. However, there is no conclusive evidence that establishes one of the surgical options as the definitive one.

 

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Juan Esteban Quiroz Alvarez, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Médico general UPB

Laura Isabel Jaramillo Jaramillo, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Medica general UPB

Maria Isabel Maya Naranjo, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Medica general UPB

Sandra Catalina Ramirez Palacio, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Medica general UPB

Published

2023-08-30

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Quiroz Alvarez JE, Jaramillo Jaramillo LI, Maya Naranjo MI, Ramirez Palacio SC. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and its Therapeutic Approach. Rev cuba med gen integr [Internet]. 2023 Aug. 30 [cited 2025 Mar. 27];39(3). Available from: https://revmgi.sld.cu/index.php/mgi/article/view/2412

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ARTÍCULOS DE REVISIÓN