Using Pyridoxine to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Randomized Control Trial

Overview

Journal Can Fam Physician

Specialties General Medicine
Public Health

Date 1993 Oct 1

PMID 8219859

Citations 7

Authors

G R Spooner

H B Desai

J F Angel

B A Reeder

J R Donat

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Abstract

In this study, we examined prospectively the effect of pyridoxine on idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome. Thirty-two patients with the disease were randomized to receive treatment or placebo. No differences in outcome were found in electrophysiologic signs, clinical signs, or significant symptoms. Our findings do not support the use of pyridoxine for treating carpal tunnel syndrome.

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