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Long-Term Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life Following Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

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  • Yuval Krieger

    (Hand Unit, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soroka Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva P.O. Box 151, Israel)

  • Mai Ofri

    (Soroka Clinical Research Center, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva P.O. Box 151, Israel)

  • Gali Sagi

    (Department of Public Health Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva P.O. Box 151, Israel)

  • Hila Moshe-Noach

    (Department of Public Health Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva P.O. Box 151, Israel)

  • Pnina Raiden

    (Department of Public Health Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva P.O. Box 151, Israel)

  • Yaron Shoham

    (Hand Unit, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soroka Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva P.O. Box 151, Israel)

  • Amiram Sagi

    (Hand Unit, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soroka Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva P.O. Box 151, Israel)

  • Anat Reiner Benaim

    (Department of Public Health Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Community Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva P.O. Box 151, Israel)

  • Eldad Silberstein

    (Hand Unit, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Soroka Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva P.O. Box 151, Israel)

Abstract

This study investigates the long-term efficacy of carpal tunnel release surgery (CTR) on patient outcomes. We aimed to assess symptom severity, functional limitations, and quality of life in a large cohort (n = 186) at least five years post-surgery via a retrospective cross-sectional design that evaluated participants using the validated Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) over a phone interview. The BCTQ measures symptom severity, functional limitations, and quality of life specific to carpal tunnel syndrome. Seventy-three percent (73.1%) of patients reported complete resolution of symptoms and functional limitations (BCTQ = 1) with an average follow-up of 11 years. No statistically significant decline in BCTQ scores was observed over time. Univariate analysis revealed a significant association between poorer outcomes and older age at surgery and current unemployment. Carpal tunnel release surgery demonstrates long-term effectiveness in relieving symptoms and improving function in most patients. These findings contribute to the understanding of CTR’s impact on patient well-being beyond short-term outcomes.

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  • Yuval Krieger & Mai Ofri & Gali Sagi & Hila Moshe-Noach & Pnina Raiden & Yaron Shoham & Amiram Sagi & Anat Reiner Benaim & Eldad Silberstein, 2024. "Long-Term Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life Following Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(9), pages 1-6, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:9:p:1203-:d:1475936
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