Research progress in pathogenesis of mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome and its nonsurgical treatment methods
10.13481/j.1671-587X.20240332
- VernacularTitle:轻中度腕管综合征发病机制及非手术治疗方法的研究进展
- Author:
Qingyu HOU
1
;
Siyuan YIN
;
Ji MA
;
Kunyao PANG
;
Hongfeng WANG
Author Information
1. 长春中医药大学针灸推拿学院,吉林 长春 130117
- Keywords:
Carpal tunnel syndrome;
Pathogenesis;
Nonsurgical treatment;
Western medical treatment;
Traditional Chinese medical treatment
- From:
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition)
2024;50(3):847-853
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS)is one of the most common peripheral nerve entrapment disorders,the elevated pressure in the carpal tunnel,high-intensity activities and obesity are the main causes,and the patients with mild to moderate CTS are more prevalent.The main pathogenesis of CTS involves the increasing of carpal tunnel pressure and impaired local blood oxygen supply leading to reduced nerve conduction.Currently,the clinical treatment methods for mild to moderate CTS mainly include surgical and nonsurgical treatments.Nonsurgical treatment is the preferable choice for the patients with mild to moderate CTS.The western medical treatment primarily rely on oral medications,but their long-term use is limited due to the certain adverse effects;the local blockade and extracorporeal shock wave therapies show better efficacy for the patients with frequent activities and severe symptoms;the traditional Chinese medicine treatment also becomes a choice for some CTS patients due to their advantages of less pain,lower medical costs,and significant effectiveness.This study reviews the recent advancements in the pathogenesis and treatment of mild to moderate CTS,in order to design the personalized treatment methods for the mild to moderate CTS patients based on their specific conditions in clinical settings and provide the references for precise treatment of the mild to moderate CTS patients.
