Impact of Auriculotherapy on Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Surgery for SCC

Auriculotherapy shows promising potential for pain management in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Studies have demonstrated encouraging results in pain reduction and improvement in quality of life. However, further research is required to strengthen these findings and fully integrate auriculotherapy into standard treatment protocols for CTS. this prospective, double-blind comparative study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture in managing postoperative pain following outpatient carpal tunnel surgery

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects aged over 20 years * Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome scheduled for endoscopic surgery * Patients who have never undergone auriculotherapy sessions before * No participation in another clinical study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 20 years of age * Unable to undergo medical follow-up for the study * Legally protected adult subjects, under guardianship or curatorship