The Sensitivity and Specificity of Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Meta-analysis

Fowler JR, Gaughan JP, Ilyas AM (Temple Univ Hosp, Philadelphia, PA; Temple Univ School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA) Clin Orthop Relat Res 469:1089-1094, 2011^§

Abstract

Background

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most commonly diagnosed compression neuropathy of the upper extremity. Current AAOS recommendations are to obtain a confirmatory electrodiagnostic test in patients for whom surgery is being considered. Ultrasound has emerged as an alternative confirmatory test for CTS; however, its potential role is limited by lack of adequate data for sensitivity and specificity relative to electrodiagnostic testing.

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