Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Versus Landmark-Based Corticosteroid Injection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Prospective Randomized Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-310
Author(s):  
Young Hak Roh ◽  
Kwon Hwangbo ◽  
Hyun Sik Gong ◽  
Goo Hyun Baek
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Randomized Trial ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Corticosteroid Injection ◽  
Prospective Randomized Trial ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

scholarly journals Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu-An Yang ◽  
Ya-Chu Shih ◽  
Jia-Pei Hong ◽  
Chin-Wen Wu ◽  
Chun-De Liao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Corticosteroid Injection ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

Abstract Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) refers to the symptoms and signs caused by the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. It can be treated by corticosteroid injection into the carpal tunnel. Two methods for injection have been employed, namely ultrasound-guided and landmark-guided injection. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to compare these methods in terms of several outcomes. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were identified, and data collection was completed on 7 October 7, 2020. Results for continuous variables are expressed as standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Analyses were performed using RevMan 5.3 software. The analysis included eight RCTs published between 2013 and 2019 with a total of 448 patients. Ultrasound-guided injection yielded more favorable results for the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire, Symptom Severity Scale [SMD = −0.49, 95% CI (−0.74, −0.25), P < 0.0001], Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire, Functional Status Scale [SMD = −0.24, 95% CI (−0.42, −0.06), P = 0.01], distal motor latency [SMD = −0.36, 95% CI (−0.70, −0.02), P = 0.04], and compound muscle action potential [SMD = 0.38, 95% CI (0.16, 0.61), P = 0.0008] . Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection is recommended for patients with CTS.

scholarly journals Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injection in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Comparison Between Radial and Ulnar Approaches

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 1569-1578
Author(s):  
Arash Babaei-Ghazani ◽  
Bijan Forogh ◽  
Gholam Reza Raissi ◽  
Tannaz Ahadi ◽  
Bina Eftekharsadat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Corticosteroid Injection ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

scholarly journals Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu-An Yang ◽  
Ya-Chu Shih ◽  
Jia-Pei Hong ◽  
Chin-Wen Wu ◽  
Chun-De Liao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Corticosteroid Injection ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

AbstractCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) refers to the symptoms and signs caused by the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. It can be treated by corticosteroid injection into the carpal tunnel. Two methods for injection have been employed, namely ultrasound-guided and landmark-guided injection. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to compare these methods in terms of several outcomes. A search of the PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases was performed from the date of their inception to October 7, 2020 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Results for continuous variables are expressed as standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Analyses were performed using RevMan 5.3 software. The analysis included eight RCTs published between 2013 and 2019 with a total of 448 patients. Ultrasound-guided injection yielded more favorable results than landmark-guided injection for the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire, Symptom Severity Scale [SMD =  − 0.43, 95% CI (− 0.68, − 0.19), P = 0.0005] and Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire, Functional Status Scale [SMD =  − 0.50, 95% CI (− 0.84, − 0.15), P = 0.005]. Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection is recommended for patients with CTS.

scholarly journals Comparison Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Needle Release Plus Corticosteroid Injection and Mini-Open Surgery in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeng Zeng ◽  
Nan Lin ◽  
Cong-Xian Chen
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Open Surgery ◽  
Corticosteroid Injection ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire ◽  
Mini Open

Abstract This retrospective study was to compare clinical outcomes of ultrasound-guided needle release with corticosteroid injection versus mini-open surgery in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). From January 2020 to December 2020, 40 patients (40 wrists) with CTS were analyzed in this study. Diagnosis was based on clinical symptoms, electro-physiological and ultrasound imaging. 20 wrists were treated with ultrasound-guided needle release plus corticosteroid injection (Group A) and other 20 wrists went mini-open surgery (Group B). We evaluated Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire, electrophysiological parameters (distal motor latency, sensory conduction velocity and sensory nerve action potential of median nerve) and ultrasound parameters (cross-sectional area, flattening ratio and the thicknesses of transverse carpal ligament) both before and 3 months after treatment. Total treatment cost, duration of treatment, healing time and complications were also recorded for two groups. Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire, electrophysiologic and ultrasound outcomes at preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively had significant difference for each group (each P༜0.05). There were no complications such as infection, haemorrhage, vascular, nerve or tendon injuries in both groups. Ultrasound-guided needle release and mini-open surgery are both effective measures in treating CTS patients. Ultrasound-guided needle release plus corticosteroid injection provides smaller incision, less cost, less time of treatment and faster recovery compared with mini-open surgery. Ultrasound-guided needle release plus corticosteroid injection is better for clinical application.

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