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SUBMITTER: Filius A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4529801 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society 20150507 9
Dynamics of structures within the carpal tunnel may alter in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) due to fibrotic changes and increased carpal tunnel pressure. Ultrasound can visualize these potential changes, making ultrasound potentially an accurate diagnostic tool. To study this, we imaged the carpal tunnel of 113 patients and 42 controls. CTS severity was classified according to validated clinical and nerve conduction study (NCS) classifications. Transversal and longitudinal displacement and shape ( ...[more]