Evaluation of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome treated by endoscopic technique
Acta ortop. bras
; 22(1): 29-33, 2014. tab, graf
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-703991
Responsible library:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To evaluate the postoperative results of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome by the endoscopic release technique with single portal.Methods:
78 patients (80 wrists) were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively at 1, 3 and 6 months by the Boston questionnaire, the visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, monofilament test sensitivity, grip strength, lateral pinch, pulp to pulp pinch and tripod pinch.Results:
Statistical analysis was significant (p <0.05) in the progressive decline of pain and improved function (Boston) during follow-up. The sensitivity significantly improved comparing the data pre and postoperatively. The grip strength, lateral pinch, pulp to pulp pinch and tripod pinch decreased in the first month after surgery, returning to preoperative values around the third month postoperatively.Conclusion:
The technique proved to be safe and effective in improving pain, function, and return sensitivity and strength. Level of Evidence II, Prospective study .
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
LILACS
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta ortop. bras
Journal subject:
Orthopedics
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo/BR