carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental group:Wrist immobilization for 2 weeks postoperatively
Control group:Initial active motion without restriction
Sponsors
WuXi No.9 People’s Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
26 Years to 82 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: severe idiopathic CTS with a electromyography (EMG) test, convention intervention failed or symptoms recurred
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: slight or moderate CTS, mass like cyst in carpal tunnel, other wrist disorders, such as arthritis, wrist fracture within 3 months, CTS revision, local skin or subcutaneous tissue disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| two-point discrimination test;Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test;VAS; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| grip and pinch strength;occurrence of pillar pain;digital and wrist range of motion;Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire score;DASH questionnaire; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactZhao Gang
WuXi No.9 People’s Hospital
Outcome results
None listed