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Several studies have analysed the use of the Upper Limb Neurodynamic Test 1 (ULNT1) for diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) obtaining weak diagnostic accuracy, which could be related to the lack of consensus in the selected diagnostic criteria of ULNT1. To determine the concurrent validity of ULNT1 in comparison to Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) for the diagnosis of CTS, considering the structural differentiation (SD) as an essential part of the diagnosis. Prospective diagnostic test study. Individuals with suspected CTS referred for NCS were invited to voluntarily participate in the study. . (Abstract Edited) Title: Reflections on the diagnostic accuracy of the Upper Limb Neurodynamic Test 1. Citation: Manual Therapy, 2016, vol./is. 23/(0-0) Author(s): Vanti, Carla, Bonfiglioli, Roberta, Ruggeri, Martina, Pillastrini, Paolo Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Title: Persistent pain is common 1 year after ankle and wrist fracture surgery: a registerbased questionnaire study. Citation: British journal of anaesthesia, May 2016, vol. 116, no. 5, p. 655-661 Author(s): Friesgaard, K D, Gromov, K, Knudsen, L F, Brix, M, Troelsen, A, Nikolajsen, L Abstract: Substantial literature documents that persistent postsurgical pain is a possible outcome of many common surgical procedures. As fracture-related surgery implies a risk of developing neuropathic pain and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), further studies investigating the prevalence and pain characteristics are required. All patients undergoing primary surgery because of ankle or wrist fracture at Hvidovre and Odense University Hospitals, Denmark, between April 15, 2013 and April 15, 2014, were identified from the Danish Fracture Database. A questionnaire regarding pain characteristics was sent to patients 1 yr after primary surgery. Replies were received from 328 patients, of whom 18.9% experienced persistent postsurgical pain defined as pain daily or constantly at a level that interfered much or very much with daily activities, 42.8% reported symptoms suggestive of neuropathic pain, and 4.0% fulfilled the diagnostic patient-reported research criteria for CRPS. Persistent postsurgical pain 1 yr after wrist and ankle fracture surgery is frequent, and a large proportion of patients experience symptoms suggestive of neuropathic pain and CRPS. Patients should be informed about the substantial risk of developing persistent postsurgical pain. Future studies investigating risk factors for persistent postsurgical pain that include both surgically and conservatively treated fractures are required. Title: Effects of Mirror Therapy in Stroke Patients With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1: A Randomized Controlled Study. Citation: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, Apr 2016, vol. 97, no. 4, p. 575581,