The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and aetiology of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and the effect of open carpal tunnel decompression (CTD) in a group of patients on renal haemodialysis. In 91 patients attending a Renal Unit who were assessed only by clinical means, the prevalence of CTS was 7.1%. CTS development was not significantly correlated with known risk factors, in particular duration of dialysis and presence of an artero-venous fistula on the symptomatic limb. CTD led to a mean symptom-free period of 12 years. In summary, CTS is a frequent and serious disease affecting renal dialysis patients, but its aetiology remains uncertain. Nevertheless, CTD is an effective and lasting treatment for this condition.
Prevalence and treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Renal Haemodialysis / Teli, M; Bidwell, J; Kinninmonth, A; Zoccali, C. - In: LA CHIRURGIA DEGLI ORGANI DI MOVIMENTO. - ISSN 0009-4749. - 90:3(2005), pp. 287-296.
Prevalence and treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Renal Haemodialysis
Zoccali C
2005
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and aetiology of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and the effect of open carpal tunnel decompression (CTD) in a group of patients on renal haemodialysis. In 91 patients attending a Renal Unit who were assessed only by clinical means, the prevalence of CTS was 7.1%. CTS development was not significantly correlated with known risk factors, in particular duration of dialysis and presence of an artero-venous fistula on the symptomatic limb. CTD led to a mean symptom-free period of 12 years. In summary, CTS is a frequent and serious disease affecting renal dialysis patients, but its aetiology remains uncertain. Nevertheless, CTD is an effective and lasting treatment for this condition.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
