JOURNAL ARTICLE

Is Splinting in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Effective?—A Cochrane Review Summary With Commentary.

  • Published In: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 2025, v. 28, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Grubišić, Frane 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the Cochrane Review on the effectiveness of splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is a common condition characterized by median nerve compression, leading to symptoms such as pain and numbness in the hand. The review analyzed 29 trials involving 1,937 adults and found low certainty evidence that splinting may provide minimal benefits for CTS symptoms in both the short and long term. While night-time splinting may improve outcomes compared to no treatment, the overall clinical relevance of these findings remains unclear, highlighting the need for further research to determine the optimal use of splints in treating CTS. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. 2025/01, Vol. 28, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1756-1841
  • DOI:10.1111/1756-185X.70054
  • Accession Number:186918646
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