Table 2.

2008 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines Regarding Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Recommendation
A	Surgical release
B	Trial of a steroid injection or splinting before surgery Trial of a different modality if first fails Against postoperative immobilization Using a scoring system postoperatively
C	Oral steroids or ultrasound therapy Using preoperative antibiotics
Inconclusive	Modalities which include activity modifications, acupuncture, exercise, yoga, heat, ice, massage, and medications (including anticonvulsants, antidepressants, diuretics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)