Round Acupuncture for the Treatment of Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

OBJECTIVES

Round Acupuncture having blunt end has developed from acupotomy. This case report is to find out that Round Acupuncture is effective in treating patients with recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), which has not improved by steroid injection or acupotomy.

METHODS

Round Acupuncture was inserted into the distal fibers of transverse carpal ligament and released toward the proximal fibers. Treatment was performed three times in total. T ingling, numbn ess, night pain and swelling sensation were assessed, and provocative maneuvers were also used.

RESULTS

After treat ment, all symptoms completely disappeared and the patient had no recurrence until 3 months after treatment.

CONCLUSION

Round Acupuncture co uld be an effective treatment for recurrent CTS.