1. Gelberman, R.H., Pfeffer, G.B., Galbraith, R.T., Szabo, R.M., Rydevik, B., Dimick, M., “Results of treatment of severe carpal tunnel syndrome without internal neurolysis of the median nerve.” J of Bone and Joint Surg, 1987; 69A: 6: 896-903.
2. Muhlau, G., Both, R., Kunath, H., “Carpal tunnel syndrome-course and prognosis.” J Neurol, 1984; 231:83-86.
3. Nolan III, W.B., Alkaitis, D., Glickel, S.Z., Snow, S. “Results of treatment of severe carpal tunnel syndrome.” JHS, 1992; 17A, 6:1020-1023.
Good results possible, even with late presentation.
4. Semple, J.C. and Cargill, A.O. “Carpal tunnel syndrome-results of surgery decompression.” Lancet, 1969; 918-919.
5. Wilson, J.R. and Sumner, A.J. "Immediate surgery is the treatment of choice for carpal tunnel syndrome." Muscle & Nerve, 1995; 18:660-662.
A must read. Points out the fallacy of non-operative treatment and the predictably good results from surgery. Nice, concise article from diagnosticians (physiatrists) not surgeons there no conflict of interest. A Must Read.