title: Electrodiagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
abstract: This article discusses the epidemiology and clinical presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome and the electrodiagnostic approach to evaluating patients with possible carpal tunnel syndrome. The selection of the best sensory testing protocol and use of motor conduction studies and needle electromyography are discussed. Interpretation requires care, particularly in light of the risks of false-positive testing results and possible technical errors.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Box 356380, Seattle, WA 98006, USA. lorenzo@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: Lawrence R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004568:Electrodiagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017678:Sex Distribution; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology