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Influence of Corticosteroid Injections on Postoperative Infections in Carpal Tunnel Release.
J Hand Surg Am
December 2021
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York University Langone Orthopedics Hospital, New York, New York.
Article Synopsis
- Corticosteroid injections (CSIs) are frequently used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, but recent studies have raised concerns about their association with a higher risk of postoperative infections in orthopedic surgeries.
- A study conducted from 2010 to 2019 analyzed patients who underwent carpal tunnel release (CTR) and found that those who received preoperative CSIs had a significantly higher rate of postoperative infections compared to those who did not.
- The research revealed that 41% of patients with infections had received a CSI prior to surgery, suggesting a link between the timing of the injection and the infection risk, although further investigation is needed to explore other contributing factors like dosage and patient comorbidities.