Correlation between controlled-pressure provocative test duration and electrodiagnostic severity in carpal tunnel syndrome

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• No correlation was found between controlled-pressure provocative test duration and electrodiagnostic severity in carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Patients undergoing the test exhibited varying electrodiagnostic severities, revealing a disconnect with test duration expectations.
• Assessment involved analyzing test results and electrodiagnostic findings from individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome.
• These findings imply that the controlled-pressure test may not reliably predict electrodiagnostic severity, highlighting the need for alternative evaluation methods.