Lars B Dahlin, Malin Zimmerman, Maurizio Calcagni, Caroline A Hundepool, Nens van Alfen, Kevin C Chung
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve entrapment disorder worldwide. The epidemiology and risk factors, including family burden, for developing CTS are multi-factorial. Despite much research, its intricate pathophysiological mechanism(s) are not fully understood. An underlying subclinical neuropathy may indicate an increased susceptibility to developing CTS. Although surgery is often performed for CTS, clear international guidelines to indicate when to perform non-surgical or surgical treatment, based on stage and severity of CTS, remain to be elucidated...
May 23, 2024: Nature Reviews. Disease Primers