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The epidemiology, prognosis and management of carpal tunnel syndrome in primary care (2020)
Thesis
Burton, C. L. (2020). The epidemiology, prognosis and management of carpal tunnel syndrome in primary care. (Thesis). Keele University

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compression neuropathy of the median nerve. Patients may experience discomfort in the hand and wrist, altered sensation and functional deficit. The management of mild to moderate CTS involves local corticosteroid inj... Read More about The epidemiology, prognosis and management of carpal tunnel syndrome in primary care.

Opioids for musculoskeletal pain and their associations with reproductive and sexual function in women: an epidemiological study (2019)
Thesis
Richardson, E. (2019). Opioids for musculoskeletal pain and their associations with reproductive and sexual function in women: an epidemiological study. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/414417

Background One fifth of primary care attendees report chronic non cancer pain (CNCP) most of which is related to musculoskeletal conditions, 12% of these are prescribed strong opioid analgesics. Evidence suggests long-term opioid use causes hypogona... Read More about Opioids for musculoskeletal pain and their associations with reproductive and sexual function in women: an epidemiological study.