Upper limb nerve entrapment syndromes in veterans with lower limb amputations

PM & R : the Journal of Injury, Function, and Rehabilitation
Jay PyoRory A Cooper

Abstract

To examine the prevalence and severity of upper limb entrapment syndromes in a sample of veterans with lower limb amputations. A descriptive survey, pilot study. 2008 National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. Twenty participants with various lower limb amputations. All study participants completed a questionnaire that included symptoms of both upper limbs, medical history, time since amputation, medication history, use of assistive technology, and wheelchair characteristics. A physical examination and electrodiagnostic testing were then performed on each participant. The physical examination included an assessment of bilateral upper limb weakness or sensory abnormalities, thenar/hypothenar atrophy, deep tendon reflexes, Tinel test of the wrist and elbow, and the Phalen maneuver. All nerve conduction studies were performed by an American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine-certified physiatrist. Correlation between symptoms, examination findings, and electrodiagnostic findings with the participant's demographic data in the questionnaire. Twenty participants (19 men and 1 woman) were enrolled in the study, with a total of 38 upper limbs evaluated. The mean age of the study population was 59 +/- 13 years, with an average of...Continue Reading

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