Successful evaluation of a new image-based parameter for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome: ultrasound assessment of longitudinal median nerve gliding in patients, healthy volunteers, and cadavers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reduced longitudinal median nerve gliding is a new promising diagnostic feature in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, the complexity of existing ultrasound analysis protocols undermines the application in routine clinical practice.

Aim

To provide a simple method for assessing longitudinal gliding with ultrasound, without the need for post-hoc image analysis.

Design

1) Retrospective cohort study, validation by external blinded reviewers; 2) proof of concept in body donors.

Setting

1) Outpatient clinic; 2) anatomy department.

Population

The population included 48 patients with idiopathic CTS diagnosed by electrodiagnostic testing and ultrasound, as well as 15 healthy controls. Twelve, non-frozen, non-embalmed body donors were enrolled.

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SUBMITTER: Rossmann T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407101 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature