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

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.

Keywords

Carpal tunnel syndrome hand therapy preoperative education trigger finger syndrome

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