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Screening of Axonal Degeneration in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using Ultrasonography and Nerve Conduction Studies
Published on: January 11, 2019
Electrodiagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome
1Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Box 356380, Seattle, WA 98006, USA. lorenzo@u.washington.edu
Abstract:
This article discusses the epidemiology and clinical presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome and the electrodiagnostic approach to evaluating patients with possible carpal tunnel syndrome. The selection of the best sensory testing protocol and use of motor conduction studies and needle electromyography are discussed. Interpretation requires care, particularly in light of the risks of false-positive testing results and possible technical errors.
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