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Proposal of Sensory Reeducation in Peripheral Nerve Injuries of Median and Ulnar Nerves of the Hand: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL STUDY
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Training with a mirror and No mirror therapy for Median Nerve Disease and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 30 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Objectives: To develop a protocol for early treatment using sensory reeducation through the mirror after surgical reconstruction of the median nerve and / or ulnar hand, and its comparison with the evolution of the return of skin sensitivity after a not early rehabilitation which will be conducted by physiotherapists, with blinding of the evaluators.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Early sensory reeducation group, started at the first week postoperatively, using specific guidelines using the mirror training and stimulation of the contralateral side. Initially, the stimulation will be unilateral and later bilateral, after the removal of the splint in 4 weeks.
The classical group iniciates after 16 weeks postoperatively and follow a standard home protocol for sensory reeducation without the mirror. It begins with recognition of textures and objects, and specific rehabilitation, if any associated injuries.