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AAHS 2015: Unrestrained motion vs. splinting following open carpal tunnel release surgery
February 2015
AAHS 2015: Unrestrained motion vs. splinting following open carpal tunnel release surgery
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Early Active Motion Versus Protective Splinting Following Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
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Synopsis
162 patients who underwent open carpal tunnel release were randomized to be splinted for two weeks postoperatively, or to receive no splinting. The purpose of this study was to examine whether there was a difference in outcome between the two practices. Outcome measures were Visual Analog Pain Scale, Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire, the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire,...
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