Evaluating Post-Surgery Nerve Gliding Exercise among Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Hand Function and Symptoms Severity
Abdelwahab Mohamed, W., Nesnawy, S., Abdel Razik Abdel Hakim, E., Nady Saleh Elsaid, A. (2024). Evaluating Post-Surgery Nerve Gliding Exercise among Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Hand Function and Symptoms Severity. EKB Journal Management System, 15(3), 1634-1651. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.423622
Walaa Abdelwahab Mohamed; Sherif Nesnawy; Eman Abdel Razik Abdel Hakim; Ahmed Nady Saleh Elsaid. "Evaluating Post-Surgery Nerve Gliding Exercise among Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Hand Function and Symptoms Severity". EKB Journal Management System, 15, 3, 2024, 1634-1651. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.423622
Abdelwahab Mohamed, W., Nesnawy, S., Abdel Razik Abdel Hakim, E., Nady Saleh Elsaid, A. (2024). 'Evaluating Post-Surgery Nerve Gliding Exercise among Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Hand Function and Symptoms Severity', EKB Journal Management System, 15(3), pp. 1634-1651. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.423622
Abdelwahab Mohamed, W., Nesnawy, S., Abdel Razik Abdel Hakim, E., Nady Saleh Elsaid, A. Evaluating Post-Surgery Nerve Gliding Exercise among Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Hand Function and Symptoms Severity. EKB Journal Management System, 2024; 15(3): 1634-1651. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.423622

Evaluating Post-Surgery Nerve Gliding Exercise among Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Hand Function and Symptoms Severity

Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 15, Issue 3, September 2024, Pages 1634-1651    PDF (464.68 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2024.423622
Authors
Walaa Abdelwahab Mohamed1; Sherif Nesnawy1; Eman Abdel Razik Abdel Hakim1; Ahmed Nady Saleh Elsaid2
1Lecturer of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing- Minia University, Egypt.
2Assistance. Prof. at Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt
Abstract
The median nerve compression that causes carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common cause of pain, discomfort, and impaired function; nerve gliding exercises help alleviate these symptoms and restore normal function. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the post-surgery nerve gliding exercise among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome for hand function and symptoms severity. Design: The current study fulfilled its objectives by using a quasi-experimental research design. Setting: A neurosurgery unit at Minia University Hospital was the setting for the current study. Sample: Sixty adult patients diagnosed with CTS were included in the convenience non-probability sample. Tools: A Structured Interview questionnaire, Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ), and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire. Results: Six weeks after surgery, the study group showed statistically significant improvement in functional status and intensity of symptoms compared to the control group, with mean scores33.3 ± 7.5 & 71.9 ± 11.7 respectively at p- value ≤ 0.001. Conclusion: The results show that nerve gliding exercises are more helpful for post-operative CTS patients within the context of alleviating symptoms, increasing hand function, and reducing functional impairment in activity daily living (ADLs). Recommendations: Applying nerve gliding exercises for 6 weeks postoperatively should be mandated in order to alleviate patients' suffering with CTS.
Keywords
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Functional status; Symptoms severity; nerve gliding exercises
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