Comparison of the efficacy of lidocaine and betamethasone dipropionate in carpal tunnel syndrome injection


Dernek B., Aydin T., KOSEOGLU P. K., Kesiktas F. N., YESILYURT T., Diracoglu D., ...Daha Fazla

JOURNAL OF BACK AND MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION, cilt.30, sa.3, ss.435-440, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

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BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a commonly seen peripheral nerve mononeuropathy. Corticosteroid injection within the carpal tunnel is among the conservative treatment options. The exact mechanism of action of steroids is not fully clear; decreased inflammation surrounding nerves or tendons is thought to be the main effect. Lidocaine has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects on certain cells (monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils etc.). The aim of this study is to evaulate the efficacy of lidocaine treatment as a alternative to corticosteroid treatment in carpal tunnel syndrome.