Observational Study - Heel Syndrome and Relationship to Flexor Retinacular Ligament Thickness (ESTEREL)

GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Heel Pain Syndrome; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07375134

COS-RGDS-2023-12-034-P-DINH-A

Details and patient eligibility

About

Numerous studies have examined the relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and the thickness of the flexor retinacular ligament. This varies along the course of the median nerve (the distal portion being the thickest) and increases with age. These studies have shown that the thickness of the ligament is greater in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, without, however, demonstrating that it is related to the onset of this syndrome. According to Bartolomé-Villar, it may rather influence the onset of carpal pain.

The objective of this study is to determine whether a relationship exists between the thickness of the flexor retinacular ligament and the development of heel syndrome in the postoperative period for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Full description

This is a prospective, longitudinal, single-center, open-label observational study conducted on a population of patients operated on for carpal tunnel syndrome.

This study does not alter patient care or the doctor-patient relationship. Evaluations take place during routinely scheduled consultations. The frequency of evaluations is consistent with standard postoperative follow-up.

Enrollment: 144 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ months old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria :

• Male or female patient over 18 years of age
• Patient who has been informed of the research and has not indicated their opposition to the use of their medical data
• Patient who is a candidate for first-time carpal tunnel surgery

Exclusion Criteria :

• Emergency surgery performed in a post-traumatic context
• Mental impairment or any other reason that may hinder understanding or strict application of the protocol
• Patient not affiliated with the French social security system
• Patient under legal protection, guardianship, or curatorship
• Patient already included in another therapeutic study protocol

Trial design

144 participants in 2 patient groups

Patients with heel-of-hand syndrome 6 months after surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome

Description:

Patients with heel of the hand syndrome, 6 months after surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome (measurement of retinacular ligament thickness intraoperatively)

Patients without heel of the hand syndrome 6 months after surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome

Description:

Patients without heel of the hand syndrome, 6 months after surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome (measurement of retinacular ligament thickness intraoperatively)