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  • Neurology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral nerve entrapment neuropathy, affecting 1-3 per 1000 individuals.
  • It predominantly impacts women aged 45-60, stemming from median nerve compression and ischemia within the carpal tunnel.
  • Causes are categorized as idiopathic or secondary, with diagnosis traditionally relying on clinical exams and electrophysiological tests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of ultrasound in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
  • To compare ultrasound's effectiveness against clinical and electrophysiological methods for CTS diagnosis and severity assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic approaches for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
  • Analysis of electrophysiological tests (electromyography, nerve conduction studies) in CTS diagnosis.
  • Evaluation of ultrasound's role in identifying secondary CTS causes and nerve morphology.

Main Results:

  • Electrophysiological tests can determine nerve compression site and severity but cannot distinguish idiopathic from secondary CTS.
  • Ultrasound effectively identifies most secondary CTS forms and assesses nerve morphological alterations and suffering severity.
  • Ultrasound exhibits sensitivity and specificity comparable to electrophysiological tests and can reveal predisposing anatomical factors.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound is a valuable tool for diagnosing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, complementing electrophysiological tests.
  • It aids in differentiating CTS causes and evaluating treatment outcomes, especially post-surgery.
  • Ultrasound enhances diagnostic accuracy and provides crucial morphological information for patient management.