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Issues & Opinions: Practice parameter for electrodiagnostic studies in carpal tunnel syndrome: Summary statemem: American association of electrodiagnostic medicine, american academy of neurology, american academy of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Author(s) -
Jablecki Charles K.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.880161219
Subject(s) - carpal tunnel syndrome , mononeuropathy , medicine , neurology , sports medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , electrodiagnosis , rehabilitation , electromyography , peripheral neuropathy , surgery , psychiatry , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral mononeuropathy and often requires one or more therapies including surgery. The results of electrodiagnostic (EDX) studies have been found to be highly sensitive and specific for the diagnosis of CTS. This document defines the standards, guidelines, and options for EDX studies of CTS based on a critical review of the literature.