Surgery is more cost-effective than splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome in the Netherlands: results of an economic evaluation alongside a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common disorder, often treated with surgery or wrist splinting. The objective of this economic evaluation alongside a randomized trial was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of splinting and surgery...

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Main Authors: Adèr Herman J, Rutten-van Mölken Maureen PMH, van Tulder Maurits W, Gerritsen Annette AM, Korthals-de Bos Ingeborg BC, de Vet Henrica CW, Bouter Lex M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/7/86