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ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2021

The value of sonographic quantitative parameters in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome in the Vietnamese population.

Nhu Quynh Vo, Thi Hieu Dung Nguyen, Duy Duan Nguyen, Trong Binh Le, Nghi Thanh Nhan Le, Thanh Thao Nguyen

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Nhu Quynh VoDepartment of Radiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4851-6079
Thi Hieu Dung NguyenDepartment of Physiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam.
Duy Duan NguyenDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam.
Trong Binh LeDepartment of Radiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5444-5708
Nghi Thanh Nhan LeDepartment of Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam.
Thanh Thao NguyenDepartment of Radiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9379-6359

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Abstract

objectiveTo examine the value of ultrasound (US) in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in the Vietnamese population.

methodsThis prospective cross-sectional study involved 42 wrists of 25 patients with idiopathic CTS evaluated by US. In addition, 38 wrists of 22 healthy volunteers were included as the control group.

resultsSignificant differences in the median nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) at different levels were found between patients with CTS and controls. Using a cut-off value of 9.5 mm

conclusionsThe median nerve CSA is a highly accurate parameter in the diagnosis of CTS. We recommend using a p-CSA of >9.5 mm

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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeAsian PeopleCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMedian NerveProspective StudiesSensitivity and SpecificityUltrasonographyAmerican Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Boston Carpal Tunnel QuestionnaireCarpal tunnel syndromeelectrophysiologyultrasoundVietnam

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