Carpal Tunnel Release in Diabetic Patients

Skane University Hospital

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Diabetes; Nerve Entrapment; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01201109

2010/354

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study is to extend a previously reported 1 year follow-up on carpal tunnel release, in matched diabetic and non-diabetic patients,to compare outcomes 5 years after surgery.

Full description

The Follow-up investigation includes:

1. Clinical examination of sensory and motor function
2. Generic and disease specific self-administered questionnaires
3. Nerve conduction study
4. Vibration threshold testing

Enrollment: 66 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 80 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• diabetic and non-diabetic patients operated for carpal tunnel syndrome 5 years ago.

Exclusion criteria

• previous carpal tunnel release in the hand under study
• clinical signs of nerve entrapment other than CTS
• cervical radiculopathy, inflammatory joint disease
• renal failure
• thyroid disorders
• previous wrist fracture on the affected side
• daily long-term exposure to vibrating tools
• pregnancy

Trial design

66 participants in 2 patient groups

Diabetics

Description:

Diabetic patients operated for carpal tunnel syndrome

Non-diabetics

Description:

Non-diabetic patients operated for carpal tunnel syndrome