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Comorbidities Worsen Carpal Tunnel Outcomes

Patients with systemic diseases had worse symptoms and function before and following surgery, though improvement after release was similar.

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A study published in the Journal of Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery evaluated 48 patients who underwent carpal tunnel release, comparing those with systemic diseases to those without. Patients with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and obesity exhibited worse symptoms and functional limitations pre- and post-surgery. Despite these differences, both groups showed similar improvements following the procedure. The findings suggest that while systemic diseases are linked to more severe symptoms, the effectiveness of carpal tunnel release surgery remains comparable across groups.

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Comorbidities Worsen Carpal Tunnel Outcomes

  • by Julie Greenbaum

  • March 17, 2026

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