NCT07375134

Observational Study - Heel Syndrome and Relationship to Flexor Retinacular Ligament Thickness

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Flexor Retinacular Ligament Thickness and the Development of Heel Pain Syndrome After Carpal Tunnel Surgery.

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 144 (actual)
• Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Months
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Numerous studies have examined the relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and the thickness of the flexor retinacular ligament. This varies along the course of the median nerve (the distal portion being the thickest) and increases with age. These studies have shown that the thickness of the ligament is greater in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, without, however, demonstrating that it is related to the onset of this syndrome. According to Bartolomé-Villar, it may rather influence the onset of carpal pain. The objective of this study is to determine whether a relationship exists between the thickness of the flexor retinacular ligament and the development of heel syndrome in the postoperative period for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Detailed description

This is a prospective, longitudinal, single-center, open-label observational study conducted on a population of patients operated on for carpal tunnel syndrome. This study does not alter patient care or the doctor-patient relationship. Evaluations take place during routinely scheduled consultations. The frequency of evaluations is consistent with standard postoperative follow-up.

Conditions

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
• Heel Pain Syndrome

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-10-22
• Primary completion: 2026-01-31
• Completion: 2026-02-01
• First posted: 2026-01-29
• Last updated: 2026-01-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: France