BACKGROUND: Corticosteroid injections are commonly used in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in adults. This study sought to determine success rates early on and at one year postoperatively of a single corticosteroid injection while identifying prognostic indicators for symptom recurrence and repeat intervention.
METHODS: Fifty-four consecutive wrists in forty-nine patients with carpal tunnel syndrome treated with a single corticosteroid injection were prospectively enrolled. Demographic data and information on comorbidities were identified with a study-specific questionnaire. The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire was administered prior to injection. Patients returned to clinic at six weeks and were contacted at three, six, nine, and twelve months post-injection to determine symptom and intervention status.
