Role of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Detection of Its Severity
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- anatomical changes in the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This prospective study aims to evaluate the median nerve in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by high-frequency ultrasound and color Doppler in comparison with clinical and Nerve conduction studies.
Detailed Description
This prospective study aims to evaluate the median nerve anatomical changes in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by high-frequency ultrasound and color Doppler in comparison with clinical and Nerve conduction studies physiological changes to determine the efficacy of ultrasound to diagnose and determine the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Investigators
Mostafa Ahmed Mohamed
radiological resident
Sohag University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Any Age Group with symptoms, clinical signs and NCS consistent with CTS
Exclusion Criteria
- •Uncooperative Patients .
- •Patients with History of previous wrist surgery, fracture or traumatic nerve injury
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
anatomical changes in the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome
Time Frame: imaging within 24 hours from the nerve conduction studies and clinical assessment of the patient
compare the anatomical changes observed by ultrasonography in patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and comparing the results with clinical and nerve conduction studies results