Hand Strengths in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a measurable decrease in isokinetic (dynamic) and isometric (static) hand strengths occurs in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients. Eighteen CTS patients and 20 healthy controls were included in the study. Isokinetic (eccentric and concentric) and...

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Published in:The Journal of hand surgery, European volume European volume, 2008-06, Vol.33 (3), p.327-331
Main Authors: KAYMAK, B., İNANICI, F., ÖZÇAKAR, L., ÇETIN, A., AKINCI, A., HASÇELIK, Z.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biological and medical sciences
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - physiopathology
Cranial nerves. Spinal roots. Peripheral nerves. Autonomic nervous system. Gustation. Olfaction
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Female
Hand Strength
Humans
Male
Median Nerve - physiopathology
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes)
Neural Conduction
Neurology
Pinch Strength
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Ulnar Nerve - physiopathology
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to determine whether a measurable decrease in isokinetic (dynamic) and isometric (static) hand strengths occurs in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients. Eighteen CTS patients and 20 healthy controls were included in the study. Isokinetic (eccentric and concentric) and isometric grip and pinch strengths were measured with a Biodex System 3 dynamometer (Biodex Medical System, Inc. New York). All strength measurements, except isometric and isokinetic (concentric/eccentric) three-point pinch and isokinetic (concentric) tip pinch, revealed statistically significant differences between CTS patients and controls. Measurable decrease in hand strengths may exist in CTS despite normal manual assessments. Although both isokinetic (dynamic) and isometric (static) dynamometers are capable of detecting this decrease, neither technique seems better than the other.
ISSN:1753-1934
2043-6289
DOI:10.1177/1753193408090105