Intratunnel Pressure Measurement in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Vietnam
Journal Title: Journal of Neurology, Neurological Science and Disorders - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: Measure the intratunnel pressure of carpal tunnel in patients who underwent surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome in Hanoi Medical University Hospital. Patients and method: Prospective cross-sectional study of 33 carpal tunnel syndrome patients (61 hands) treated surgically at Hanoi Medical University Hospital. Measure the preoperative intratunnel pressure with manometer using needle catheter with 3 positions: neutral position, 90º of fl exion and 90º of extension.
Authors and Affiliations
Trung Dung Tran, Huu Manh Nguyen, Le Khanh Trinh, Ngoc Thanh Ma
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