Correlation of Joint Stiffness and Stiffness of the Skin and the Prevelation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 入组人数
- 40
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Joint stiffness
研究概览
简要总结
The exact etiology of CTS remains yet unknown. A rise in carpal tunnel pressure is well documented, but why this phenomenon occurs is yet unknown in most patients. There is an absolute or relative narrowing of the carpal tunnel, which results in a compression of the median nerve.
The investigators postulate, that a stiffer flexor retinaculum (roof of carpal tunnel) will be less compliant. As a consequence of this stiffer retinaculum the pressure in the carpal tunnel will rise more quickly in stiff patients resulting in CTS-complaints.
A relation between connective tissue composition and joint stiffness is proven. This relationship possibly extends to a relation between stiffness of the skin, joint stiffness and the prevalence of CTS.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Control
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Caucasian
- •Carpal tunnel release OR Trigger finger OR Dupuytren OR an acute trauma to the hand
排除标准
- •Hypo-/hyperthyroidism
- •Arthritis
- •Pregnancy
- •Obesity (BMI >30)
- •Anatomical anomalies
结局指标
主要结局
Joint stiffness
时间窗: In the 1st month
The active range of motion (elbow, wrist, knee and ankle) is measured with a standard goniometer.
Stiffness of the skin
时间窗: in the 1st month
Skinstiffness is measured with a suction cup
次要结局
- Physical activities(In the 1st month)