Median Nerve Transverse Mobility and Outcome after Carpal Tunnel Release

Nerve movement is decreased in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and can be assessed with ultrasound. In addition to morphologic features, this study describes a novel approach in which nerve movement and the association with short-term patient-reported outcome are assessed. Ultrasound images at the carpal tunnel inlet were acquired during finger and wrist flexion. Linear regression models were used with the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire as main outcome. Eighty-five patients were included; 93% completed the 3-mo follow-up.

Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - September 1, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Verena J.M.M. Schrier, Stefanie Evers, Jennifer R. Geske, Walter K. Kremers, Hector R. Villarraga, Sanjeev Kakar, Ruud W. Selles, Steven E.R. Hovius, Russell Gelfman, Peter C. Amadio Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research