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Diagnostic Utility Of The Sonographic Median To Ulnar Nervecross-Sectional Area Ratio In Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tuğba Atan, Zafer Günendi̇
Diagnostic Utility Of The Sonographic Median To Ulnar Nervecross-Sectional Area Ratio In Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tuğba Atan, Zafer Günendi̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic utility of the ultrasonographic ratio of median nerve cross-sectional area (m-CSA) to ulnar nerve cross-sectional area (u-CSA), the m-CSA/u-CSA ratio, in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Materials and methods: Fifty patients with positive symptoms and electromyography results of CTS and 50 healthy matched control subjects were evaluated. Ultrasonographic m-CSA and u-CSA measurements of each participant were made at the level of the pisiform bone and the m-CSA/u-CSA ratio was calculated. Results: Using the m-CSA cut-off value of 11.95 mm2 showed a sensitivity of 80% and a specificity of 80% while …
Ultrasonographic And Clinical Evaluation Of Additional Contribution Of Kinesiotaping Totendon And Nerve Gliding Exercises In The Treatment Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Pinar Yildirim, Banu Di̇lek, Ebru Şahi̇n, Selmi̇n Gülbahar, Ramazan Kizil
Ultrasonographic And Clinical Evaluation Of Additional Contribution Of Kinesiotaping Totendon And Nerve Gliding Exercises In The Treatment Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Pinar Yildirim, Banu Di̇lek, Ebru Şahi̇n, Selmi̇n Gülbahar, Ramazan Kizil
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background and aim: This study aims to ultrasonographically and clinically evaluate the additive contribution of kinesiotaping to tendon and nerve gliding exercises in the treatment of mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Materials and methods: Thirty-eight wrists of patients (n = 21) with CTS were randomized into two groups as the intervention group (n = 19) and the control group (n = 19). Tendon and nerve gliding exercises were given to both groups. In the intervention group, additional kinesiotaping was performed three times with 5-day intervals. Functional assessments were performed with the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire and the …
Comparing The Effectiveness Of Ultrasound-Guided Versus Blind Steroid Injection In The Treatment Of Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Özgür Zeli̇ha Karaahmet, Eda Gürçay, Murat Kara, Azi̇ze Serçe, Zeynep Kiraç Ünal, Fatma Aytül Çakci
Comparing The Effectiveness Of Ultrasound-Guided Versus Blind Steroid Injection In The Treatment Of Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Özgür Zeli̇ha Karaahmet, Eda Gürçay, Murat Kara, Azi̇ze Serçe, Zeynep Kiraç Ünal, Fatma Aytül Çakci
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound (US)-guided injection versus blind injection of corticosteroids in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Materials and methods: This prospective, randomized clinical trial included patients with severe CTS based on clinical and electrophysiological criteria. The patients were evaluated for clinical and electrophysiological parameters at baseline and 4 weeks after treatment. Symptom severity and hand function were assessed by the Boston questionnaire. The patients underwent blind injection or US-guided injection. Results: When compared with baseline, both groups showed significant improvement in Boston questionnaire scores and all electrophysiological parameters. Significant differences were …
Kinesiotaping As An Alternative Treatment Method For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Duygu Geler Külcü, Canan Bursali, İlknur Aktaş, Seli̇n Bozkurt Alp, Feyza Ünlü Özkan, Pinar Akpinar
Kinesiotaping As An Alternative Treatment Method For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Duygu Geler Külcü, Canan Bursali, İlknur Aktaş, Seli̇n Bozkurt Alp, Feyza Ünlü Özkan, Pinar Akpinar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy. Conservative treatment choices are not always satisfactory. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of kinesiotaping (KT) on pain level, grip strength, and functional status compared with that of placebo KT and orthotic device (OD) in patients with CTS. Materials and methods: In this randomized, placebo-controlled study, participants were allocated into one of three groups: an experimental KT group (Group 1), a placebo KT group (Group 2), and an OD group (Group 3). Visual analogue scale (VAS) and Douleur Neuropathique 4 (DN4) scores, dynamometric grip strength …