OPERATED PATIENTS Most ofthe 25 subjects with CTS, however, had mild symptoms at rest, despite severe reduction ofsensory NCV of the median nerve and had been improving during the course ofthe follow up. After neurological examination, however, 15 were referred for surgery.
Of these, one was considered atypical for CTS and was regarded as having a vibration induced non- entrapment neuropathy, three improved spontan- eously during the period, two refused surgery, and two had retired and considered the symptoms less severe since their daily work activities ceased. Thus only five underwent surgery, one on the right side, two on the left, and two bilaterally. Four reported good recovery and experienced no more symptoms. One had had no relief of symptoms after the opera- tion when questioned two years later.