Comparison of the effect of nocturnal use of commercial versus custom-made wrist orthoses, in addition to gliding exercises, in the function and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome: A pilot randomized trial

Conservative treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) often includes wrist orthosis. However, there is no consensus on whether commercial or custom-made wrist orthosis is better for the treatment. To assess feasibility of a study comparing nocturnal use of commercial versus custom-made wrist orthosis in the treatment of mild/moderate CTS and estimate their potential effects on function and symptoms. Randomized clinical trial. Twenty-four...