Peer-reviewed research
Management of "De Novo" Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy: A Narrative Review
Maria-Cristina Cîmpeanu et al., Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2024 · DOI 10.3390/jpm14030240
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- A 2024 narrative review of carpal tunnel syndrome that first appears during pregnancy. It describes the likely causes, the diagnosis, and how rehabilitation and splinting compare with surgery after childbirth.
- How much weight it carries
- Peer-reviewed, open access. A narrative review summarises published work rather than testing it, so its account of causes is a clinical description, not a measured ranking of the factors.
Facts taken from this source
- A 2024 narrative review says the clinical picture of carpal tunnel syndrome during pregnancy is mainly shaped by hormonal changes, posture, weight gain and fluid retention.
“The clinical picture of PRCTS is primarily determined by hormonal changes, postural modifications, weight gain and fluid retention” (Section 2, Clinical Findings and Diagnosis)