Efficacy and Safety of Carpal Tunnel Release in Patients Aged 70 Years and Older: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Med Sci (Basel) · 2026 · PMC13214707 · PMID 42201056

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Funnel plot analysis for BCTQ outcomes (n = 11) showed some asymmetry suggestive of possible publication bias, although Egger’s test did not reach statistical significance ( p = 0.08).

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