Pre-operative electrodiagnostic testing predicts time to resolution of symptoms after carpal tunnel release

What is it about?

This study found that the patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome took much longer get better than patients with mild carpal tunnel syndrome. This may seem intuitive, but this is the first study to specifically test this anecdotal finding.

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Why is it important?

This allows surgeons to counsel their patients on the expected course of recovery after carpal tunnel release based on the severity of their disease.