Evaluation of Joint Position Sense in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Evaluation of Joint Position Sense With Two Different Electrogoniometers in Mild and Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The aim of the study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the KForce Sens® for the evaluation of wrist joint position sense in individuals with CTS. Wrist joint position sense was assessed with KForce Sens® and Baseline® electrogoniometer. The validity and reliability of the KForce Sens® for wrist position sense evaluation were investigated by comparing the two data sets.

Inclusion Criteria:

• mild to moderate CTS confirmed with EMG
• having symptoms for at least 3 months
• not receiving medical treatment and physiotherapy until 3 months before the study at the latest

Exclusion Criteria:

• having trauma in the affected extremity in the last 6 months
• having cervical radiculopathy
• having brachial plexopathy
• having cognitive problems
• having neurological problems
• being pregnant