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Metacarpal Small Incision for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Surgeons' Recommendations for Return to Work After Carpal Tunnel Release.
Tobias N von Bergen1, Risa Reid2, Matthew Delarosa1
1OrthoCarolina Hand Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Hand (New York, N.Y.)
|June 29, 2022
Summary
Surgeons recommend return to work (RTW) after carpal tunnel release (CTR) based on job type. Desk jobs allow RTW in 3 days, light lifting in 10 days, and heavy labor in 30 days.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Occupational Medicine
Background:
- Return to work (RTW) guidelines after carpal tunnel release (CTR) lack consistency.
- Understanding surgeon preferences for perioperative management and RTW is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) regarding their preferences for perioperative management of CTR patients.
- To emphasize surgeon preferences for patient RTW after CTR.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to ASSH members via email.
- The primary outcome measured was the recommended timeframe for full duty RTW.
- Factors influencing RTW decisions were also evaluated.
Main Results:
- A 15% response rate (632/4109) was achieved from ASSH members.
- Median recommended RTW times: 3 days for desk work, 10 days for light lifting (<10 lbs), and 30 days for heavy manual labor.
- Key factors influencing RTW were identified as type of work, employer support, and financial considerations.
Conclusions:
- ASSH members show consistency in perioperative management of CTR patients.
- Type of work, employer support, and financial factors are paramount in determining RTW timelines.
- Findings establish a foundation for managing expectations regarding time missed from work post-CTR.
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