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OBJECTIVE: To determine the reduction of pain score, in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome after treatment with microamps TENS.

STUDY DESIGN: Quasi experimental.

PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: Neurology Department Dow University Of Health Sciences Civil Hospital Karachi, from 27th February 2008 to 27th August 2008

METHODOLOGY: Patients were evaluated between February 2008 and August 2008. Pre treatment pain score was assessed by the author with the help of a linear pain scale numbering 0-5. All patients received 4 weeks TENS therapy, (3 times a week, 45 minute of each session). Re-evaluation of pain score was done within one week of completion of treatment. Paired