Patients Prefer Ultrasound to Nerve Conduction Studies for the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The net promoter score (NPS) allows analysis of patient satisfaction and preference between treatment and/or diagnostic testing. Electrodiagnostic testing (EDX) and ultrasound (US) are commonly used diagnostic tests for carpal tunnel syndrome. Although EDX is reliable for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), it can be uncomfortable and inconvenient for patients. We aimed to determine whether patients preferred US or EDX studies for the diagnosis of CTS, using the NPS.

Methods

Seventy-five patients presenting to the clinic for evaluation of CTS complaints who had EDX were prospectively studied. US evaluation of the median nerve was then completed at time of evaluation. Patient satisfaction was determined by asking, "how likely are you to recommend this procedur

SUBMITTER: Carrozzi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10513182 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature