Gabapentinoid Prescribing for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Jessica I BilligVidhya GunaseelanMaryam YazdanfarErika D SearsTheodore J IwashynaTammy ChangJennifer F Waljee

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2022)

Despite evidence recommending against the use of gabapentinoids for CTS, gabapentinoids were frequently initiated among those with higher risk for misuse, including substance use disorders. Given the effectiveness of bracing or surgery for CTS and the risks associated with gabapentinoids, efforts aimed at disseminating evidence-based treatment for CTS are critical to minimize the harms of gabapentinoid misuse.

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