학술논문
Corticosteroid injection for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Nov 01, 2000 59(11):918-919
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0003-4967
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare low and high dose, and short and long acting corticosteroids in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. METHODS: A randomised, controlled, single blind trial with electromyographic and subjective outcome measures. RESULTS: 25 mg hydrocortisone is as effective as higher doses or long acting triamcinolone at a six week and six month follow up. CONCLUSION: As low dose steroid is as effective, and potentially less toxic, this should be the recommended dose for injection of carpal tunnel syndrome.