Validity of range of motion, muscle strength, sensitivity, and Tinel sign tele‑assessment in adults with traumatic brachial plexus injury

The COVID-19 pandemic made it hard for people to get healthcare. This study looks at whether doctors can accurately check range of motion, strength, feeling, and nerve problems in people with arm injuries using telemedicine. The study found that checking muscle strength over the computer works well. Checking range of motion and feeling also works, but not for all movements or feeling tests. Telemedicine can be helpful for people with these injuries, especially when they can't see a doctor in person. But doctors should be careful with some range of motion and feeling tests when using telemedicine.

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  Muscle strength tele-assessment is valid in adults with TBPI and presented a strong agreement for many components of TA range of motion, sensitivity, and Tinel sign tests.
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  The TA muscle strength tests presented significant and excellent correlations with the IPA muscle strength tests
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  The IPA versus TA Tinel sign test showed 78% agreement and moderate agreement