Friday, 23 May 2008

Getting patients back to work after carpal tunnel surgery

Link to journal
Getting patients back to work after carpal tunnel surgery
Journal Perioperative Practice, Feb 2008, vol. 18, no. 2, p. 60-3,
Newey-M, Clarke-M.
Development of a nurse-led carpal tunnel service in Leicester. The
anatomy, causes and management of carpal tunnel syndrome are outlined
and the rationale for developing a day surgery service managed by a
nurse practitioner is explained. Patient satisfaction and the
economic impact of the service, particularly relating to return to
work times, are discussed. 8 refs.

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