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Median Neuropathy identification using In-Office Nerve Conduction Studies

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September 2014

Median Neuropathy identification using In-Office Nerve Conduction Studies

Vol: 3| Issue: 9| Number:1| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Accuracy of In-Office Nerve Conduction Studies for Median Neuropathy: A Meta-Analysis

J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Jan;36(1):52-60. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.09.012. Epub 2010 Dec 4.

Contributing Authors:
James W Strickland Shai N Gozani

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This meta-analysis aimed to determine the efficacy of using in-office nerve conduction studies (NCS) for identifying median neuropathy (MN), specifically carpal tunnel syndrome. Traditional electrodiagnostic tests were used as the reference standard. MEDLINE was searched for studies that evaluated the aforementioned relationship. Five studies, with a total of 448 symptomatic hands, were included i...

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