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Filter by:In rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, the diagnosis of Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) was made based on clinical findings and physical examinations. Then, the cross-sectional areas of the participants' median nerves from different levels were measured. Meidolateral and anteroposterior diameter were measured at the level of the carpal tunnel inlet. Flattening ratio was calculated. wrist to forearm ratio and wrist to forearm difference were calculated. The obtained data were compared between RA with CTS, RA without CTS and healthy control.
This study aimed to compare the short- and medium-term efficacy of dorso-volar kinesiotape (KT) added to home exercises (HE) with sham-KT and HE alone in the treatment of mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in terms of pain, symptom severity, function, grip strength, and electrophysiological parameters.
Carpal tunnel syndrome and compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow are common pathologies, which are treated surgically. Diagnosis is usually based on an electromyogram (EMG), as well as symptomatology, etiology of typical symptoms and an evocative clinical examination. Provocative tests performed in consultation include the Tinel and Phalen sign for the carpal tunnel, and the Tinel and prolonged flexion sign for the ulnar nerve at the elbow. The Scratch Collapse Test (SCT) has recently emerged as a new provocation test to help diagnose nerve compression in the upper limb. This non-invasive, pain-free test looks for a reduction in the force of external rotation of the shoulder by applying resistance (the doctor's arm), before and then after a sensory stimulus by "scratching" the area of compression. Nevertheless, this test remains controversial and not based on objective measurements. Our aim is therefore to assess shoulder external rotation force, and thus TBS, objectively with a dynamometer, before and after stimulation in cases of median nerve compression syndrome at the carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve compression syndrome at the elbow, when these are clinically and electromyographically proven. This test has already been studied in the literature, but the results in terms of sensitivity and specificity are highly disparate. One study has already published negative results on the subject, with the limitation that the trial was monocentric. Through this multicenter study, principal investigator wish to highlight the very probable subjectivity of the SCT when it is performed. As the resistance is applied by the physician's arm, the investigator cannot determine the force applied against the patient, unlike with a measurement object. The principal investigator expects this study to refute the notion that external shoulder rotation force decreases after trigger zone stimulation in cases of proven nerve compression syndrome. The results of this study will thus make it possible to discontinue the use of this technique if it does not help in the diagnosis of compression. The literature shows a lack of prospective, objective studies involving a large number of patients.
The aim of our study is to determine pain, sensation and electrodiagnostic findings in CTS; to examine its effects on activity and participation.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the median nerve that usually cause numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in the hand and fingers. While definitive diagnosis is made with nerve conduction studies, the patient's history and physical examination findings lead the clinician to the diagnosis of CTS. Using factor analysis and item response theory methodology, Atroshi et al. developed a short 6-item version of the symptom severity scale to ease respondent burden while maintaining the psychometric properties of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire. It has been demonstrated that the 6-item CTS Symptom Scale has good reliability, validity and responsiveness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and construct validity of the Turkish version of the 6-item CTS symptoms scale for CTS.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTs), the most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity, is caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel. CTs was clinically diagnosed in more than half of women (62%). Neurophysiological evaluation diagnosed that CTs in around half of women (43%) was positive in one hand at least, also, it was reported that about half of women with CTs during pregnancy still complained of CTs symptoms one year after delivery.
Comparison of flexor retinaculum stretch and carpal mobilizations in carpal tunnel syndrome patients.
The goal of this observational study is to test the new kind of ultrasound-based measurements in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Do the measurements of the size of the median nerve at the point where it is maximally compressed accurately diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome? - May these measurements accurately tell how severe is the carpal tunnel syndrome? Participants will be asked to: - Undergo conduction studies of median and ulnar nerve. - Undergo ultrasound of the median nerve. - Fill out the Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire and a demographic questionnaire. Researchers will compare the group of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome with healthy volunteers to see if respective measurements differ significantly between groups.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition that happens when the median nerve in the wrist gets compressed, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers. It's a common condition that affects between 3% and 6% of people in the general population. During pregnancy, CTS can be a bigger problem because hormonal changes can cause swelling and put more pressure on the median nerve. Studies show that CTS can affect up to 45% of pregnant women, making it important to identify and manage. CTS can be diagnosed through a physical exam by a doctor, who will check for symptoms like pain, tingling, or weakness in the hand and fingers. Ultrasound can also be used to diagnose CTS by measuring the size of the median nerve in the wrist. This is a non-invasive imaging technique that is generally considered reliable for diagnosing CTS. In previous studies, ultrasound has been used to measure the size of the median nerve in pregnant women with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, a new ratio of median nerve cross-sectional area to flexor carpi radialis cross-sectional area (MN-CSA/FCR-CSA) has not been studied in pregnant women. This ratio may be a more sensitive diagnostic tool for CTS because it is not affected by swelling, which is a common symptom during pregnancy that can affect the size of the median nerve.
This study will be a Randomized controlled trial with a sample size of at least 100 individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will be randomized to receive either thermal ultrasound, pulsed ultrasound, a combination of both, or a placebo treatment for 10 minutes, three times per week, for 4 weeks. Outcome measures will include pain intensity, functional status, and nerve conduction studies. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.