Electrodiagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - 22/11/12
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, School of Medicine, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street, Box 356157, Seattle, Washington 98195.Résumé |
This article discusses the historical aspects related to the understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and its diagnosis, highlighting observations about this disease that have yet to be challenged. This is followed by a discussion regarding the use of electrodiagnostic testing as a diagnostic tool for CTS, as well as the author’s approach to making the diagnosis of CTS. Finally, conclusions about future directions in the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder are presented.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Carpal tunnel syndrome, Electrodiagnosis, Combined Sensory Index, Nerve conduction study
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Vol 24 - N° 1
P. 67-77 - février 2013 Retour au numéro
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