Electroacupuncture and wrist splinting for carpal
tunnel syndrome: a randomised trial
VCH Chung1, SYS Wong1, K Kung1, CY Zee1, WN Leung2, KC Chong1, M Wong1, C Wong1, SM Griffiths1
1 JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2 School of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
1. In patients with chronic (≥6 months) primary
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) but no surgical
indications, electroacupuncture plus night
splinting is more effective than night splinting
alone in reducing symptoms and improving
function, dexterity, and pinch strength.
Nonetheless, the magnitude of improvement in
sensation and pain was modest.
2. Electroacupuncture is a useful addition to night splinting for patients with primary CTS, particularly those with chronic mild to moderate symptoms.
2. Electroacupuncture is a useful addition to night splinting for patients with primary CTS, particularly those with chronic mild to moderate symptoms.