Role of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This prospective study aims to evaluate the median nerve in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by high-frequency ultrasound and color Doppler in comparison with clinical and Nerve conduction studies.
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Detailed Description
This prospective study aims to evaluate the median nerve anatomical changes in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by high-frequency ultrasound and color Doppler in comparison with clinical and Nerve conduction studies physiological changes to determine the efficacy of ultrasound to diagnose and determine the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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patients those with symptoms of CTS |
Diagnostic Test: imaging
imaging by ultrasonography and nerve conduction studies will be done for both grups
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control group normal people those with no symptoms of CTS |
Diagnostic Test: imaging
imaging by ultrasonography and nerve conduction studies will be done for both grups
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- anatomical changes in the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome [imaging within 24 hours from the nerve conduction studies and clinical assessment of the patient]
compare the anatomical changes observed by ultrasonography in patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and comparing the results with clinical and nerve conduction studies results
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Any Age Group with symptoms, clinical signs and NCS consistent with CTS
Exclusion Criteria:
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Uncooperative Patients .
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Patients with History of previous wrist surgery, fracture or traumatic nerve injury
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Sohag University - Faculty of Medicine | Sohag | Egypt | 82524 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Sohag University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: mostafa mm mohamed, MBBCH, Sohag University Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- Soh-Med-21-07-17