Jerosch-Herold, Christina ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0525-1282, Shepstone, Lee and Miller, Leanne
(2012)
Sensory relearning after surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome: A pilot clinical trial.
Muscle & Nerve, 46 (6).
pp. 879-884.
ISSN 1097-4598
Abstract
Surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome does not always alleviate sensory deficits, especially in patients with severe disease. No proven treatment is currently available for these patients. Methods: We conducted a pilot randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility, patient acceptability, and efficacy of a sensory relearning (SR) program in patients who have ongoing sensory deficits after carpal tunnel decompression. Patients were randomized to receive either: (i) a 4-week sensory relearning home program; or (ii) no further treatment. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and 4 and 8 weeks after randomization. Results: Thirty-one patients were randomized. Efficacy analysis adjusted for baseline score and age showed a potentially clinically worthwhile benefit of SR. Conclusions: Data on screening, eligibility, and patient acceptability of the intervention confirm the feasibility of undertaking a definitive randomized, controlled trial.
Item Type: | Article |
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Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Allied Health Professions |
Depositing User: | Users 2731 not found. |
Date Deposited: | 28 Nov 2012 12:58 |
Last Modified: | 10 Nov 2022 11:31 |
URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/40286 |
DOI: | 10.1002/mus.23421 |
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