Effects of Body Structures and Function on Actıvıty and Partıcıpatıon in Patıents wıth Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Investigation of the Effects of Pain, Proprioception and Electrodiagnostic Findings on Activity and Participation in Patients With Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The aim of our study is to determine pain, sensation and electrodiagnostic findings in CTS; to examine its effects on activity and participation.

50 patients aged 20-55 years diagnosed with mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome according to AANEM will be included. VAS, LANSS, Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (Symptom Severity Scale - Functional Status Scale), Q-DASH, hand grip sensitivity measurement, hand pressure sensitivity measurement will be applied to the participants. In order to examine the relationship between body structure and functions (Pain, Sensation, EMG findings) and activity and participation with the AMOS program, the maximum likelihood method will be selected and a structural equation model (SEM) will be established.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being diagnosed with mild-moderate CTS
• Being between the ages of 20-55
• Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being diagnosed with severe CTS
• Have systemic inflammatory disease
• Having a disease that can cause polyneuropathy, such as diabetes mellitus
• Being receiving psychotherapy
• Illiteracy
• Have a hearing problem
• Have cognitive impairment
• Having a pacemaker