Abstract
Objective To evaluate the effects of open carpal tunnel decompression performed on patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS),using subjective questionnaires.Methods Open carpal tunnel release procedure was performed in 26 CTS patients from April 2008 to October 2011.Four questionnaires (Levine,DASH,UEFI and SF-36) were adopted preoperatively and at least 6 months after the surgery to assess the symptoms and function of the hands as well as psychosocial function of the patients.Results The postoperative mean Levine symptom-severity score,Levine functional-status score,DASH score and UEFI score were 1.41 ± 0.54 (2.90 ± 0.87 preoperatively),1.28 ± 0.39 (2.58 ± 1.19 preoperatively),9.01 ± 15.29 (30.61 ± 18.12 preoperatively),and 73.92 ± 10.29 (57.27 ± 16.26 preoperatively).All categories of SF-36 scores showed obvious improvements,among which improvements of the psychological and social function were most remarkable.Numbness and nocturnal symptoms were ameliorated significantly.Fine hand motor functions were improved more notably than gross movement of the upper limbs.Conclusion Open carpal tunnel decompression can significantly alleviate the symptoms,improve hand functions,promote rehabilitation of psychosocial finctions and enhance the quality of life of CTS patients. Key words: Carpal tunnel syndrome; Follow-up studies; Open carpal tunnel decompression; Levine; DASH; SF-36; UEFI
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