Self-management strategies used by patients who are hypersensitive to cold following a hand injury. A prospective study with two years follow-up

Chronic pain and fatigue in adults with congenital unilateral upper limb deficiency in Norway. A cross-sectional study

“…In the clinic we experience that several persons report bothersome cold sensitivity and that some respond well to warming assistive devices. This is in line with Vaksvik et al`s findings on persons with hand injury and cold hypersensitivity [ 43 ]. It is likely that cold sensitivity, chronic pain and sever fatigue may individually affect function, and may together reinforce functional problems.…”

“…To our knowledge, examination of cold sensitivity in persons with CUULD has not been done previously. In persons with hand pathology, cold sensitivity is a common problem [ 43 , 44 ] and those with severe cold sensitivity report cold-induced pain [ 44 ]. In persons with CUULD it is known that blood vessels and nerves may be affected in the side of the deficiency [ 7 ].…”

More severe cold intolerance is associated with worse sensory function after peripheral nerve repair or decompression

“…Patients with median and ulnar nerve injuries who have no return of sensory function may have more severe cold intolerance (Irwin et al., 1997; Novak, 2018; Novak and Mackinnon, 2016; Ruijs et al., 2007; Wendt et al., 2018). Severe cold intolerance affects daily life, activity pattern, activity participation, roles, and quality of life (Carlsson et al., 2008; Novak and Mackinnon, 2016; Vaksvik et al., 2015). The pathophysiology of cold intolerance is still uncertain.…”

Adjustment to hand injury: Cross-sectional survey exploring adjustment in relation to illness perceptions and coping strategies

“…[10][11][12][13][14][15] However less is known about the other aspects of adjustment, namely the role of psychological variables. This is an important element to consider given not only the active role each patient plays in their own recovery journey, 4 but also because psychological adjustment plays a key role in how an individual copes with the social, financial, and recreational challenges typically faced by those with a hand injury.…”