International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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ISSN: 2329-9096

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Samir Al-Adawi

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  • Review Article
    Hand Volume as a Diagnostic Tool in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Author(s): David T Burke, Regina Bell, Daniel P Burke and Samir Al-Adawi David T Burke, Regina Bell, Daniel P Burke and Samir Al-Adawi

    Objectives: To determine whether patients with carpal tunnel syndrome have an objective swelling of their hands. Design: A prospective, cross-sectional study of consecutive patients. Setting: Two independent electromyographic laboratories. Participants: Sixty-three patients referred for electrodiagnostic work-up. Interventions: NCS/EMG testing and volumetric analysis. Limb volume was measured using the water displacement method using a volumeter. Main Outcome Measures: Differences in volume (DHV) and EMG/NCS data. Results: EMG results indicated that 24 subjects (38%) had findings consistent with CTS. Data concerning subjective swelling was available for only six of these 24 subjects. The data, which are limit.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000289

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