NEJM Evidence reports that in carpal tunnel syndrome, rigid wrist splinting did not significantly improve 12 week symptom scores versus a placebo bandage, and surgery rates within one year were similar.
Among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome randomized to a rigid wrist splint versus placebo bandage, 12-week change in symptom scores was not significantly different
and proportion undergoing surgery within 1 year was similar between the two groups.
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