ArticleCureus2024
An Evaluation of Variations in the Carpal Tunnel Dimensions of Adult Subjects in a Hospital-Based Population: An Ultrasonographic Cross-Sectional Study.
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Background The carpal tunnel is a groove that spans the palm as a 'U.' The ulnar and radial sides of the wrist are made up of the scaphoid tubercle and trapezium while the palmar aspect is made up of carpal bones. Our study aimed to see whether there were differences in carpal tunnel size between men and women. Material and methods The study was conducted on 65 healthy adults, 13 (20%) were males and 52 (80%) were females (both non-pregnant and pregnant). Inclusion criteria were healthy adults and bilaterally symmetrical limbs. Exclusion criteria were chronic disease, diabetes, hypertension, immunological disorders, any visible abnormalities, and a history of upper extremity pain on either side. A high-resolution ultrasound machine with a linear transducer was used to perform an ultrasound scan of the carpal tunnel. The anteroposterior dimension was measured at the midline, or along the axis of the middle finger, and the transverse diameter was measured at the midpoint of the flexor retinaculum. The cross-sectional area of the tunnel was measured at its largest diameter within the carpal tunnel. All the dimensions were measured in centimeters. Results The mean transverse diameter of the right side was 1.824 ± 0.223 cm (p-value 0.002) and of the left side was 1.742 ± 0.197 cm (p-value 0.004). The mean cross-sectional area of the carpal tunnel on the right side was 1.417 ± 0.379 cm
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