AAOS Issues New Treatment Guidelines for Carpal Tunne...(Diuretics -- Electric stimulation .....),Health

-- Electric stimulation

-- Massage therapy

-- Magnet therapy

-- Nutritional supplements

"This guideline is not intended to stand alone," added Dr. Keith. "It can be used as a starting point for physicians and can open up the lines of patient-physician communication on possible treatment options."

As new research, knowledge and literature on CTS becomes available, this guideline will be reviewed and re-evaluated by the Guidelines and Technology Oversight Committee. It will be considered for updating in three to five years, which is consistent with evidence-based standards.

The AAOS has released other evidence-based guidelines on musculoskeletal topics, including:

-- Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

-- Prevention of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

This guideline, which is aimed towards the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in adults, was developed by an AAOS physician volunteer work group and was based upon a systematic review of the current scientific and clinical information on accepted approaches to treatment and/or diagnosis. The entire process from beginning to end lasted about eighteen months and included a review panel consisting of internal and external committees, public commentaries and final approval by the AAOS Board of Directors.

The full guideline along with all supporting documentation is available on the AAOS website: http://www.aaos.org/guidelines

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