Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
joint position sense, electrogoniometer, carpal tunnel syndrome
Brief summary
The aim of the study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the KForce Sens® for the evaluation of wrist joint position sense in individuals with CTS. Wrist joint position sense was assessed with KForce Sens® and Baseline® electrogoniometer. The validity and reliability of the KForce Sens® for wrist position sense evaluation were investigated by comparing the two data sets.
Interventions
DEVICEKForce Sens
The device was attached to the middle of the wrist joint with the help of Velcro for all movements. Starting position of the extremity was determined and this position was introduced to the device as the reference position. Then, the participant was asked to perform the movement.
DEVICEBaseline Electrıgoniometer
The pivot point of the goniometer was placed next to the ulnar styloid for 30° and 60° wrist flexion and extension, and also it was placed in the middle carpometacarpal joint for radial and ulnar deviation. A passive movement was made to the extremity in a predetermined amount and direction. The participant was asked to remember this position. Then, the participant was asked to return the extremity to this position when their eyes were closed.
Sponsors
Pamukkale University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
22 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* mild to moderate CTS confirmed with EMG * having symptoms for at least 3 months * not receiving medical treatment and physiotherapy until 3 months before the study at the latest
Exclusion criteria
* having trauma in the affected extremity in the last 6 months * having cervical radiculopathy * having brachial plexopathy * having cognitive problems * having neurological problems * being pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Joint position sense | Day 1 | The evaluation of participants' wrist position sense was performed with a Baseline® electrogoniometer. |
| Joint position test | Day 1 | The evaluation of participants' wrist position sense was performed with a KForce Sens®. |
| Joint position sense re-test | up to 1 week | The evaluation of participants' wrist position sense was performed with KForce Sens®. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Function and symptom severity | Day 1 | The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire included 11 items indicating the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms, and the BCTQ-F includes 8 items indicating difficulty in performing daily tasks. Each item has five possible answers in Likert scale scored from 1 (never) to 5 (most severe). Mean values were calculated for all items in the BCTQ. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed