Comparison of digital nerve sensory recovery after repair using loupe or operating microscope magnification

P. R. Thomas, R. J. Saunders, K. R. Means

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Abstract

Our purpose was to determine whether there was a significant difference in sensory recovery after digital nerve repair using loupe magnification or an operating microscope. We identified patients aged 21-75 who had primary proper digital nerve repairs at least 24 months before our study. A total of 12 patients with 13 digital nerve injuries repaired with loupe magnification and nine patients with 12 digital nerve injuries repaired using the operating microscope, agreed to return for assessment by a therapist blinded to treatment. We found no significant difference in sensory recovery between the two groups as measured by static two-point discrimination, moving two-point discrimination, and Semmes-Weinstein monofilament. There were also no significant differences in average Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand or visual analogue pain scores. Level of evidence: IV

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)608-613
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Hand Surgery: European Volume
Volume40
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 3 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Digital nerve
  • loupe repair
  • operating microscope repair
  • sensory recovery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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