Introduction — This topic includes links to society and government-sponsored guidelines from selected countries and regions around the world. We will update these links periodically; newer versions of some guidelines may be available on each society's website. Some societies may require users to log in to access their guidelines.
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Links to related guidelines are provided separately. (See "Society guideline links: Neuropathy".)
Canada
●Choosing Wisely Canada: Don't use post-operative splinting of the wrist after carpal tunnel release for long-term relief (updated 2023)
United States
●American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM): Evidence-based guideline – Neuromuscular ultrasound for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (2012, reaffirmed 2022)
●AANEM: Practice parameter for electrodiagnostic studies in carpal tunnel syndrome – Summary statement (2002, reaffirmed 2020)
•APTA: Clinical practice guidelines on hand pain and sensory deficits – Carpal tunnel syndrome (2019)
●AAOS: Management of carpal tunnel syndrome evidence-based clinical practice guideline (2016)
Europe
United Kingdom
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