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Hand Pain and Sensory Deficits: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clinical Practice Guidelines

CPG
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Overview

This updated guideline from APTA Orthopedics and APTA Hand and Upper Extremity revises the original 2019 CPG and presents current, evidence-based recommendations for the examination, outcome measurement, and interventions for hand pain and sensory deficits associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Resource Details

Date: February 12, 2026
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand and Upper Extremity Conditions

Patient Age

Adult (25-44), Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64)

Author(s)

Erickson M, Lawrence M, Stegink Jansen CW, et al.

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