Sonographic reference values of median nerve cross-sectional area: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Median nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) is the primary sonographic parameter for assessing and diagnosing median nerve pathology, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. However, variability in the sensitivity of diagnostic thresholds exists, which may be due to a lack of standardized normative reference values. Current estimates of normal median nerve CSA stem largely from small studies using a local pool of healthy controls. A systematic review and meta-analysis will be conducted to identify all available data for median nerve CSA in healthy, asymptomatic individuals to create a comprehensive set of normative reference values.

Methods

Articles that include sonographic measures of median nerve CSA will be identified through a rigorous search of published evidence, a hand

SUBMITTER: Takata SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6317213 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature