Preoperative hand therapy instructions do not improve short-term outcomes in carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery.

Kalimian, Tal; Rogev Granit, Neta; Zeliger, Natalya; Farkash, Uri · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2025

prospective_cohort · Level II

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Abstract

The impact of preoperative structured instructions by a hand therapist on recovery after carpal tunnel and trigger finger releases was assessed in 87 patients. No significant differences in recovery, satisfaction, or outcomes were found, suggesting limited benefit.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy