Table 2.
Comparison of subjective and objective tactile symptoms status; before and after treatment in both groups
| Variable | Time of observation | L group | US group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjective tactile symptoms | |||
| Tingling, n* (%) | Baseline | 28 (80.0) | 31 (88.6) |
| Posttreatment | 19 (54.3) | 22 (57.1) | |
| P | 0.02† | 0.01† | |
| Numbness, n* (%) | Baseline | 29 (82.9) | 24 (68.6) |
| Posttreatment | 20 (57.1) | 14 (40.0) | |
| P | 0.02† | 0.01† | |
| Hypoeshtesia, n* (%) | Baseline | 16 (45.7) | 17 (48.6) |
| Posttreatment | 9 (25.7) | 7 (20.0) | |
| P | 0.08 | 0.01† | |
| Objective tactile signs | |||
| Disturbances in touching sensation, n* (%) | Baseline | 28 (80.0) | 26 (74.3) |
| Posttreatment | 17 (48.6) | 16 (45.7) | |
| P | 0.01† | 0.02† | |
| Disturbances in two-point discrimination, n* (%) | Baseline | 5 (14.3) | 8 (22.9) |
| Posttreatment | 2 (5.7) | 4 (11.4) | |
| P | 0.26 | 0.18 | |
*Number of wrists, †P<0.05 - statistically significant difference