Nerve Conduction Study Evidenced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome among Females: An Altrasonic Assessment

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most commonly diagnosed entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity. Current American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommendations are to obtain a confirmatory electrodiagnostic test in patients for whom surgery is being considered. Ultrasound has emerged as an alternative confirmatory test for CTS; however, its potential role is limited by lack of adequate data for sensitivity and specificity relative to electrodiagnostic testing. The aim of the study is to assess the usefulness of sonographic measurement of the median nerve (MN) cross-sectional area (CSA) in the diagnosi…