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Psychomotor and Sensory Tests for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

PB2005105197

Publication Date	2003
Personal Author	Radwin, R. G.
Page Count	54
Abstract	The Wisconsin Test is a quantitative computer-controlled test battery designed for measuring sensory and psychomotor function. Industrial subjects were recruited from high-risk jobs for carpal tunnel syndrome to determine if subtle sensory and motor deficits were observable in a working population. These tests were studied for potential use as an injury surveillance instrument. A total of 208 subjects participated (73 males and 135 females). Participants completed a symptom survey, were given a physical examination, administered nerve conduction tests, and were tested using the Wisconsin Test battery. New methods were investigated for evaluating sensory and motor function following carpal tunnel release. Candidates for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) surgical procedures underwent a physical examination and nerve conduction studies, and completed a symptom survey (N=36). The patients were administered the Wisconsin Test psychomotor and sensory test battery immediately before surgery, and again six weeks following surgery. The outcome variables included the dynamic sensory gap detection threshold and rapid pinch and release pinch rate.
Keywords	Repetitive motion injuries Sensory functions Psychomotor functions Traumatic disorders Surveys Occupational health Surgery Cumulative trauma disorders Carpal tunnel syndrome Wisconsin test Computer-controlled test batteries Injury surveillance Wrist injuries
Source Agency	National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
Corporate Authors	Wisconsin Univ.-Madison. Biomedical Applications Team.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.
NTIS Issue Number	200517

Psychomotor and Sensory Tests for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Psychomotor and Sensory Tests for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
PB2005105197

Publication Date	2003
Personal Author	Radwin, R. G.
Page Count	54
Abstract	The Wisconsin Test is a quantitative computer-controlled test battery designed for measuring sensory and psychomotor function. Industrial subjects were recruited from high-risk jobs for carpal tunnel syndrome to determine if subtle sensory and motor deficits were observable in a working population. These tests were studied for potential use as an injury surveillance instrument. A total of 208 subjects participated (73 males and 135 females). Participants completed a symptom survey, were given a physical examination, administered nerve conduction tests, and were tested using the Wisconsin Test battery. New methods were investigated for evaluating sensory and motor function following carpal tunnel release. Candidates for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) surgical procedures underwent a physical examination and nerve conduction studies, and completed a symptom survey (N=36). The patients were administered the Wisconsin Test psychomotor and sensory test battery immediately before surgery, and again six weeks following surgery. The outcome variables included the dynamic sensory gap detection threshold and rapid pinch and release pinch rate.
Keywords	Repetitive motion injuries Sensory functions Psychomotor functions Traumatic disorders Surveys Occupational health Surgery Cumulative trauma disorders Carpal tunnel syndrome Wisconsin test Computer-controlled test batteries Injury surveillance Wrist injuries
Source Agency	National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
Corporate Authors	Wisconsin Univ.-Madison. Biomedical Applications Team.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.
NTIS Issue Number	200517