Comparative evaluation reviews handheld ultrasound utility in carpal tunnel syndrome, highlighting its diagnostic potential alongside standard cart systems.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is responsible for over 90 % of median nerve neuropathies. Though a clinical diagnosis, evaluation of nerve conduction via electrodiagnostic studies (EDX) and median nerve cross sectional area (CSA) through sonographic imaging provides supporting evidence and insight into disease severity. The advent of handheld ultrasound devices offers a portable, cost-effective and non-invasive method for median nerve assessment, yet its accuracy compared to traditional cart-based ultrasound has not been assessed in this setting.
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