title: Evaluation of results of surgical decompression of median nerve in leprosy in relation to sensory--motor functions.
abstract: Median nerve decompression was performed in 29 leprosy patients of which 20 were followed up for varying periods. It has been observed that the decompression was beneficial, sensory recovery was seen in 90% cases and in 45% cases the muscle strength improved and the process of deterioration was arrested in another 25% cases.
authors.affiliation: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Central Jalma Institute for Leprosy, Tajganj, Agra, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Husain
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mishra
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Prakash
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Malaviya
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000209:etiology*; D015441:Leprosy, Tuberculoid / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome