ArticleHand (New York, N.Y.)2024
Changes in Cross-sectional Area of the Median Nerve and Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Scores After Carpal Tunnel Release.
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Abstract
backgroundWe hypothesized that postoperative Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) scores and ultrasound (US) measurements of the median nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) at the distal wrist crease are significantly decreased at 2-week, 6-week, and ≥ 6 months follow-up appointments, compared with baseline values.
methodsThis study was a retrospective chart review of patients who presented to a single hand clinic with evidence of carpal tunnel syndrome over a 6-year period (2014-2020). Patients received baseline US measurements of the median nerve CSA as well as completion of the BCTQ, and for the patients who underwent carpal tunnel release (CTR), postoperative US measurements and questionnaire scores were obtained at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, or ≥ 6 months postoperatively.
resultsThis study included 224 separate wrists. Median Nerve CSA measurements were 13.2 ± 4.5 mm
conclusionsThese findings demonstrated a sustained decrease in median nerve CSA and patient-reported outcomes following CTR at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and between 6 and 12 months.
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