| Carpal lock and the volar-supporting orthosis in mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. | |
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PMID: 20581649 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The carpal lock, which is a hand/wrist orthosis that supports the dorsal aspect of the hand, was used in patients with mild-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, and its clinical and electrophysiological effectiveness was compared with that of a volar-supporting orthosis. DESIGN: Nerve conduction study and clinical evaluation of 24 patients (41 hands) with mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome were performed before and 3 mos after the use of the carpal lock or the volar-supporting orthosis. RESULTS: Significant improvement was observed in electrophysiological parameters and clinical outcomes after use of both orthoses. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Patients in the carpal lock group used the orthosis 89.6% of the prescribed time, whereas those in the volar-supporting orthosis group used the orthosis 79.2% of the prescribed time (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The carpal lock may be used as an alternative to the volar-supporting orthosis. |
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Authors:
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Murat Zinnuroglu; Mustafa Baspinar; Mehmet Beyazova |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation / Association of Academic Physiatrists Volume: 89 ISSN: 1537-7385 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Phys Med Rehabil Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-23 Completed Date: 2010-09-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8803677 Medline TA: Am J Phys Med Rehabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 759-64 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey. |
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Adult Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / therapy* Electromyography Equipment Design* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Neural Conduction Pain Measurement Recovery of Function Splints* |
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