Husain S, Mishra B, Prakash V, Malaviya G N
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Central Jalma Institute for Leprosy, Tajganj, Agra, India.
Acta Leprol. 1997;10(4):199-201.
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.