Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients

Yusuf Kıratlıoğlı; Uğur Bezirgan

doi:10.4274/atfm.galenos.2025.57983

Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients

Abstract

Objectives: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that often coexists with rheumatologic diseases, leading to significant functional impairment and reduced quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of open decompression surgery for CTS in individuals with rheumatologic diseases, focusing on symptom severity and functional status improvements. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 27 patients diagnosed with CTS and concomitant rheumatologic diseases. These patients underwent open decompression surgery under local anesthesia between January 2021 and June 2023. Outcomes were assessed using the Boston symptom severity scale (BSSS) and the Boston functional status scale (BFSS) preoperatively and at follow-up appointments postoperatively. Results: Postoperative evaluations revealed significant improvements in both BSSS and BFSS scores. Patients reported marked relief in symptom severity and improvements in their ability to perform daily activities. These improvements were consistent across the cohort, indicating the reliability of surgical intervention. Conclusion: The findings suggest that open decompression surgery is an effective and reliable method for managing CTS symptoms in patients with rheumatologic diseases. This surgical approach not only alleviates symptom severity but also enhances functional capabilities, contributing to a better quality of life

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was obtained from the Ankara University Human Research Ethics Committee (approval number: i11-898-24, date: 13.01.2025

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Orthopaedics

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Yusuf Kıratlıoğlı ^*
0000-0002-7806-9521
Türkiye

Uğur Bezirgan
0000-0001-9053-8637
Türkiye

Publication Date

July 1, 2025

Submission Date

January 21, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 5, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 78 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.4274/atfm.galenos.2025.57983

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA57UT85RK

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Kıratlıoğlı, Y., & Bezirgan, U. (2025). Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası, 78(2), 106-112. https://doi.org/10.4274/atfm.galenos.2025.57983

AMA

1.Kıratlıoğlı Y, Bezirgan U. Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası. 2025;78(2):106-112. doi:10.4274/atfm.galenos.2025.57983

Chicago

Kıratlıoğlı, Yusuf, and Uğur Bezirgan. 2025. “Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients”. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 78 (2): 106-12. https://doi.org/10.4274/atfm.galenos.2025.57983.

EndNote

Kıratlıoğlı Y, Bezirgan U (July 1, 2025) Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 78 2 106–112.

IEEE

[1]Y. Kıratlıoğlı and U. Bezirgan, “Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients”, Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası, vol. 78, no. 2, pp. 106–112, July 2025, doi: 10.4274/atfm.galenos.2025.57983.

ISNAD

Kıratlıoğlı, Yusuf - Bezirgan, Uğur. “Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients”. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 78/2 (July 1, 2025): 106-112. https://doi.org/10.4274/atfm.galenos.2025.57983.

JAMA

1.Kıratlıoğlı Y, Bezirgan U. Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası. 2025;78:106–112.

MLA

Kıratlıoğlı, Yusuf, and Uğur Bezirgan. “Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients”. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası, vol. 78, no. 2, July 2025, pp. 106-12, doi:10.4274/atfm.galenos.2025.57983.

Vancouver

1.Yusuf Kıratlıoğlı, Uğur Bezirgan. Surgical Outcomes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rheumatologic Patients. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası. 2025 Jul. 1;78(2):106-12. doi:10.4274/atfm.galenos.2025.57983