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Carpal tunnel syndrome in inherited neuropathies: A retrospective survey
Author(s) -
Panosyan Francis B.,
Kirk Callyn A.,
Marking Devon,
Reilly Mary M.,
Scherer Steven S.,
Shy Michael E.,
Herrmann David N.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.25742
Subject(s) - carpal tunnel syndrome , medicine , sss* , physical therapy , carpal tunnel , median nerve , retrospective cohort study , psychological intervention , entrapment neuropathy , surgery , psychiatry
This study evaluates carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) symptom severity, functional status, and outcome of CTS therapies in patients with inherited neuropathies. Methods Validated questionnaires were used to compare symptom severity and functional status in patients with and without a diagnosis of CTS and a diagnosis of an inherited neuropathy. Results 309 patients with inherited neuropathies participated in this study. The CTS symptom severity score (SSS) was found to be the most useful tool in assessing CTS severity in patients with inherited neuropathy. Splint therapy and surgery were associated with significant improvement in carpal tunnel symptoms as measured through the SSS. Discussion This study provides insight into the assessment of CTS symptom severity and patient‐reported outcomes to CTS therapy in individuals with inherited neuropathies. The SSS appears useful for evaluation of CTS symptoms and patient‐reported outcomes following CTS interventions in individuals with inherited neuropathies. Muscle Nerve 57 : 388–394, 2018