Article

The carpal lock, which is a hand/wrist orthosis that supports the
dorsal aspect of the hand, was used in patients with mild-moderate carpal tunnel
syndrome, and its clinical and electrophysiological effectiveness was compared
with that of a volar-supporting orthosis. DESIGN: Nerve conduction study and
clinical evaluation of 24 patients (41 hands) with mild or moderate carpal tunnel
syndrome were performed before and 3 mos after the use of the carpal lock or the
volar-supporting orthosis. RESULTS: Significant improvement was observed in
electrophysiological parameters and clinical outcomes after use of both orthoses.
There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups.
Patients in the carpal lock group used the orthosis 89.6% of the prescribed time,
whereas those in the volar-supporting orthosis group used the orthosis 79.2% of
the prescribed time (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The carpal lock may be used as an
alternative to the volar-supporting orthosis.

Langue : ANGLAIS