Long-Term Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life Following Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

Yuval Krieger, Mai Ofri, Gali Sagi, Hila Moshe-Noach, Pnina Raiden, Yaron Shoham, Amiram Sagi, Anat Reiner Benaim, Eldad Silberstein

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Abstract

This study investigates the long-term efficacy of carpal tunnel release surgery (CTR) on patient outcomes. We aimed to assess symptom severity, functional limitations, and quality of life in a large cohort (n = 186) at least five years post-surgery via a retrospective cross-sectional design that evaluated participants using the validated Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) over a phone interview. The BCTQ measures symptom severity, functional limitations, and quality of life specific to carpal tunnel syndrome. Seventy-three percent (73.1%) of patients reported complete resolution of symptoms and functional limitations (BCTQ = 1) with an average follow-up of 11 years. No statistically significant decline in BCTQ scores was observed over time. Univariate analysis revealed a significant association between poorer outcomes and older age at surgery and current unemployment. Carpal tunnel release surgery demonstrates long-term effectiveness in relieving symptoms and improving function in most patients. These findings contribute to the understanding of CTR’s impact on patient well-being beyond short-term outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1203
JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume21
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2024

Keywords

  • BCTQ
  • carpal tunnel release surgery
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • functional limitations
  • hand function
  • long-term outcomes
  • quality of life

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pollution
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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