Xie 2022 | CTS | Review
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Xie Y, Zhang C, Liang B, Wang J, Wang L, Wan T, Xu F, Lei L. Effects of shock wave therapy in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil. 2022 Jan;44(2):177-188.
Systematicreview & Meta-analysis 10 RCTs (433 patients / 501 wrists) Results • Overall, shockwave had significant effect on pain relief, symptom severity and functional status. • Subgroup analysis showed RSW was more effective than FSW: significant differences with RSW versus insignificant differences with FSW.
Key message Shock wave, especially RSW therapy is effective for improving pain and function in CTS.
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