Carpal tunnel surgery: Patient preferences and predictors for satisfaction

Grant D. Shifflett, Christopher J. Dy, Aaron Daluiski

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Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a debilitating disease of the upper extremity affecting patient function and quality of life. Surgical interventions have been developed that effectively treat this disease. However, there remains a subset of patients who are not fully satisfied with their outcome. Extensive investigation has been undertaken to analyze preoperative factors predictive of higher patient satisfaction. This review summarizes the role of unique patient characteristics and patient psychology, worker's compensation, patient demographics, certain clinical features, and patient preferences and expectations regarding patient satisfaction following carpal tunnel surgery. Understanding the complex nature of patient satisfaction will enable surgeons to indicate patients for surgical intervention better, provide appropriate preoperative counseling, and manage expectations postoperatively.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)685-689
Number of pages5
JournalPatient Preference and Adherence
Volume6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012

Keywords

  • Biopsychosocial
  • Outcome
  • Patient demographics
  • Workers' compensation

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