Effect of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Therapy on Hand Function after Nerve and Tendon Repair in Wrist
- VernacularTitle:综合康复治疗对腕部神经肌腱修复术后功能的影响
- Author:
Xiang-yun LI
;
Chang-jie ZHANG
;
Qiu-lan LIN
;
Yan LI
;
Miqun LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
wrist, nerve and tendon repair, ultrasound therapy, electrical nerve stimulation, function training, hand function, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2006;12(3):257-258
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of comprehensive rehabilitation therapy on hand function after nerve and tendon repair in wrist.Methods22 patients after nerve and tendons repaired in wrist accepted comprehensive rehabilitation treatment such as ultrasound therapy,electrical nerve stimulating and function training in the whole course.1,3,6 and 12 months after treatment,re-assessment of the involved hand were performed with digital movement,sensation function and Carroll upper extremities function test(UEFT).ResultsThe excellent rate of hand function recovery in all measures were 95% 12 months after treatment.ConclusionComprehensive rehabilitation therapy is effective significantly in the improvement of hand function after nerve and tendon repaired in wrist.