Figure 1

Progress of patients through Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) trial. * Reasons for withdrawal from the study (n = 19): refused to undergo surgery (n = 8); private matters (n = 2); lack of time (n = 1); died of cancer (n = 1); unable to attend the hospital at 12 months (n = 2); did not return the final questionnaire (n = 5). ** Reasons for withdrawal from the study (n = 10): lack of time (n = 3); private matters (n = 1); not satisfied with treatment result (n = 1); unable to attend the hospital at 12 months (n = 1); did not return the final questionnaire (n = 4).