Question

A 34-year-old woman presents with bilateral wrist and hand pain and numbness, worse at night. Phalen and Tinel signs are positive. According to Canadian practice, what is the initial management for mild carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Night-time wrist splinting and activity modification

Answer

Immediate surgical release

Answer

Oral corticosteroids long-term

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High-dose opioids

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No treatment; symptoms will resolve spontaneously

Practice question

A 34-year-old woman presents with bilateral wrist and hand pain and numbness, worse at night. Phalen and Tinel signs are positive. According to Canadian practice, what is the initial management for mild carpal tunnel syndrome?