Journal article
The Construct Validity and Responsiveness of Sensory Tests in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Sensory evaluation is fundamental to evaluation of patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The purpose of this study was to determine the construct validity and responsiveness for sensory threshold tests in patients with CTS.
METHODS: Sixty-three patients diagnosed with CTS were evaluated prior to orthotic intervention and again at follow up at 6 and 12 weeks. Sensory tests included touch threshold PSSD (Pressure …
Authors
Cheung DKM; MacDermid J; Walton D; Grewal R
Journal
The Open Orthopaedics Journal, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 100–107
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers
Publication Date
May 16, 2014
DOI
10.2174/1874325001408010100
ISSN
1874-3250