Health
Could handheld electronic devices contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome?
In a study of 48 university students, intensive users of electronic devices reported more wrist/hand pain than non-intensive users.
Jun 21, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Physical therapy proves as effective as surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
Physical therapy is as effective as surgery in treating carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a new study published in the March 2017 issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT).
Mar 2, 2017
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Surgery
Broken shoulder leads to carpal tunnel syndrome surgery study
Patients who undergo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome can regain their typing ability within two or three weeks after the operation.
Dec 13, 2016
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Health
Do patients choose lower-priced facilities after checking procedure prices?
If patients know beforehand how much a procedure will cost do they pick a lower-priced facility?
Oct 24, 2016
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Health
Professor improves wheelchairs to reduce injuries
Manual wheelchairs offer mobility and exercise to people who can't walk, but improper use can result in carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears and other injuries.
Sep 15, 2016
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Health
Sports engineers aim to give Tour cyclists the edge
University of Adelaide sports engineers have teamed up with Swiss company Scott Sports to help develop what is believed to be the world's fastest road cycling helmet – and it will be put to the ultimate test by an Australian ...
Jun 24, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Electroacupuncture may help relieve pain from carpal tunnel syndrome
Electroacupuncture combined with nighttime splinting may help alleviate pain from chronic carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Jun 6, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
PT beats surgery for quick relief of carpal tunnel pain
(HealthDay)—For women with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), physical manual therapies are similarly effective to surgery in the medium and long term, and may be more effective in the short term, according to a study published ...
Dec 16, 2015
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Overweight & Obesity
Carpal tunnel syndrome up with overweight, obesity
(HealthDay)—Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and carpal tunnel release, according to a meta-analysis published in the December issue of Obesity Reviews.
Dec 3, 2015
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Surgery
Lasting outcomes similar for carpal tunnel release surgeries
(HealthDay)—For patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), long-term outcomes are similar for open and endoscopic release surgery, according to a research letter published in the Oct. 6 issue of the Journal of the American ...
Oct 8, 2015
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