Diagnostic meta-analysis of the efficacy of ultrasonography for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome: A comparison between Asian and non-Asian populations
Luo YT, Huang YT, Chiu V, Chang YW, Horng YS. Diagnostic meta-analysis of the efficacy of ultrasonography for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome: A comparison between Asian and non-Asian populations. J Formos Med Assoc. 2024 Jul 3:S0929-6646(24)00302-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2024.06.026. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38965008.
Abstract
Ultrasonography is used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) according to various criteria. This diagnostic meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasonography for diagnosing CTS, focusing on the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the median nerve (MN) at the inlet of the carpal tunnel and regional variations in diagnostic thresholds between Asian and non-Asian populations.