Validation of a Quick Carpal Tunnel Syndrome-6 Questionnaire as a Diagnostic Tool for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carpal tunnel syndrome is common, and carpal tunnel syndrome-6 (CTS-6) is a validated diagnostic tool; however, its weighted scoring limits rapid use. We evaluated a simplified quick carpal tunnel syndrome-6 (QCTS-6) for diagnostic accuracy.

Methods

Carpal tunnel releases performed at a tertiary care center (January 2017-August 2024) were retrospectively identified. Preoperative presence or absence of the components of the CTS-6 were reviewed and assigned the corresponding number of points. For the QCTS-6 scoring system, 0 or 1 point was assigned for a total score out of 6. Preoperative electromyography (EMG)/nerve conduction study (NCS) results were collected when available. Descriptive statistics, Spearman's Rho correlations, and diagnostic ratio tests were perf

SUBMITTER: Baidya J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12756054 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature