Is it best to jump straight into surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome? Are there risks? What about conservative care option like TENS and laser therapy?

Studies mentioned in this episode:

• Pain and electrophysiological parameters are improved by combined 830-1064 high-intensity LASER in symptomatic carpal tunnel syndrome versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
• Biomechanical alteration in the carpal arch and hand muscles after carpal tunnel release: a further approach toward understanding the function of the flexor retinaculum and the cause of postoperative grip weakness
• The relationship of trigger finger and flexor tendon volar migration after carpal tunnel release 

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