Hazliza Razali¹, Naresh Bhaskar Raj ²*, Wan-Arfah N³, Zakaria Yusoff⁴

Authors:

¹PhD Scholar,Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.

³Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia.

⁴Orthopedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab, 15100 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Corresponding author:

^2*Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia. E-mail address: bnaresh@unisza.edu.my

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common musculoskeletal disorder  resulting from ischemic response to the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. The thumb, index finger and middle finger are particularly affected by the compression of the median nerve through the carpal tunnel at the wrist.

Methodology: There are several methods for diagnosing CTS, including history taking, physical examinations, diagnostic questionnaires, electrodiagnostic testing, and ultrasound. Provocative tests can be a part of the CTS diagnostic tools and are crucial components of the physical examination.

Result: Physiotherapy intervention is widely applied as a conservative treatment and a non-invasive method in clinical settings.

Conclusion: For patients with mild to moderate CTS symptoms, conservative treatment is beneficial and recommended by numerous studies.  

Keywords: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Shock Wave Therapy, Physiotherapy intervention, symptom and hand function, Idiopathic