Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - References

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References

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Wong SM, Hui AC, Lo SK, Chiu JH, Poon WF, Wong L. Single vs. two steroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomised clinical trial. Int J Clin Pract. 2005 Dec;59(12):1417-21.

Nalamachu S, Crockett RS, Mathur D. Lidocaine patch 5 for carpal tunnel syndrome: how it compares with injections: a pilot study. J Fam Pract. 2006 Mar;55(3):209-14.

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