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Efficacy of US-guided Hydrodissection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.
Radiology·October 1, 2026·PMID 42836756
Why it mattersCarpal tunnel syndrome refractory to conservative care often leads to surgery, but ultrasound-guided hydrodissection with saline alone may offer a minimally invasive alternative with durable benefit. The finding that adding corticosteroid adds no advantage simplifies treatment and reduces steroid-related risks.
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