The effect of the audio-visual-tactile system on sensory recovery following ulnar nerve repair: A case report

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Hassan-Zadeh, Roghiyeh^{; *} | Mahmoudaliloo, M. | Bakhshipour, A. | Roofigari, A.R. | Zadeh, H. Shariat

Affiliations: Department of Educational Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Roghiyeh Hassan-Zadeh, No. 59, Bina Alley, Pouriaye vali Avenue, Shahid Sarvari Square, Neamat Abad, Tehran, Iran 1895856584. Tel.: +98 9125203046; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Introduction:The aim of this study is to test if deprivation of tactile sense can be compensated by the hearing sense, early after nerve repair in the hand. Method:This tool was used early after repair of the ulnar nerve with the intention of improving recovery of hand sensibility by maintaining an active sensory map of the hand in the somatosensory cortex during the deafferentation period. “Audiovisual tactile” was used early after repair of the ulnar nerve repair in a 25-years-old man. Sensory evaluation was done at regular intervals in 2, 5 and 7 months after introduction of the intervention. Results:Results showed that sensory results are better in the patient who used the artificial sensibility regimen compared with the one who did not. Discussion:This result suggests that deprivation of one sense can be compensated by another sense.

Keywords: Nerve repair, sensory re-education, audiovisual tactile, hand sensibility

DOI: 10.3233/NRE-2010-0543

Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 123-126, 2010