Abstract:BackgroundCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the commonest nerve entrapment disorder of the upper limb. Diagnosis is often clinical, based on a suggestive history and physical examination. Neurophysiological studies correlate closely with clinical evaluation. The use of ultrasound has been evaluated, and a feature which consistently supports a clinical diagnosis of CTS is increased cross sectional area (CSA) of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel. Local injection with corticosteroid is generally accepted as… Show more
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