RecruitingNCT06834061

Added Value of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis, Management, and Follow-Up of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Sponsor

Kafrelsheikh University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Feb 19, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

carpal tunnel syndrome Diagnosis Ultrasonography Management Follow-up

Summary

This study aims to assess the ultrasound (US) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) as a tool for diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Age ≥18 years old.
Both sexes.
Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Exclusion Criteria5

History of wrist surgery (including carpal tunnel injection) or fracture.
Clinical or electrophysiological evidence of an accompanying condition that mimics carpal tunnel syndrome or interferes with its evaluation, such as proximal median neuropathy, cervical radiculopathy or polyneuropathy.
History of underlying disorders associated with carpal tunnel syndrome such as diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy, acromegaly or hypothyroidism.
Electrodiagnostic findings suggestive of co-existing neurological disorders.
Subclinical sensory polyneuropathy.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREUltrasound

All patients underwent high-resolution real-time sonography of the carpal tunnel (both hands) using an Ultrasound (US) machine and a 12 MHz linear array transducer. US examination will be performed before and 3 months after surgery.