Open AccessComparison of 2 methods of neuropathic pain assessment in carpal tunnel syndrome and hand functions
Author(s) -
Esma Ceceli,
S. Gümrük,
Müyesser Okumuş,
Seher Kocaoğlu,
Hamit Göksu,
Aynur Karagöz
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
neurosciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.235
H-Index - 21
ISSN - 1319-6138
DOI - 10.17712/nsj.2018.1.20170345
Subject(s) - carpal tunnel syndrome , neuropathic pain , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , carpal tunnel release , carpal tunnel , physical therapy , surgery , anesthesia
To compare the effectiveness of the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs Scale (LANSS) to the painDETECT questionnaire (PD-Q) in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), and determine if there are any differences between hand related functions in the 2 questionnaires.