What is it about?
In severe carpal tunnel syndrome, when the median nerve no longer responds, ultrasound evaluation is valuable
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Why is it important?
Ultrasonography may detect lesions proximal to the carpal tunnel, which may present as severe carpal tunnel syndrome and thus lead to the appropriate treatment.
Perspectives
Hopefully this may lead to more widespread use of ultrasound in evaluation of peripheral nerves
Dr VASUDEVA G IYER
Neurodiagnostic Center
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This page is a summary of: F163. Role of ultrasonography in severe distal median nerve neuropathy, Clinical Neurophysiology, May 2018, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2018.04.326.
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