《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2006, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (03): 257-258.

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Effect of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Therapy on Hand Function after Nerve and Tendon Repair in Wrist

LI Xiang-yun,ZHANG Chang-jie,LIN Qiu-lan,et al   

  1. Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Zhongnan University, Changsha 410011, Hunan, China
  • Received:2005-12-13 Published:2006-03-25 Online:2006-03-25

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.

Key words: wrist, nerve and tendon repair, ultrasound therapy, electrical nerve stimulation, function training, hand function, rehabilitation