This study will include 20 patients aged 18-75 years who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) based on electrophysiological examinations performed within the last three months, as well as 20 healthy volunteers without a CTS diagnosis. Sociodemographic data such as age, gender, height, weight, and BMI will be recorded. Pinch grip strength will be evaluated using a Jamar pinch meter, and hand grip strength will be assessed using a Jamar dynamometer. Ultrasound will be used to measure the cross-sectional area and thickness of the thenar muscles as well as the cross-sectional area of the median nerve. Additionally, previous electrophysiological examination results will be recorded for the CTS patients.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
No intervention
Beylikdüzü State Hospital
Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, Turkey (Türkiye)
Thenar Muscle Cross-Sectional Area (Ultrasound)
Measurement of the cross-sectional area of the thenar muscles using ultrasound to determine muscle atrophy or changes associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Thenar Muscle Thickness (Ultrasound)
Assessment of the thickness of the thenar muscles using ultrasound to evaluate structural changes in patients with CTS.
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Median Nerve Cross-Sectional Area (Ultrasound)
Measurement of the median nerve's cross-sectional area using ultrasound, a parameter commonly associated with CTS diagnosis and severity.
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Pinch Grip Strength
Evaluated using the Jamar pinch meter, this outcome measures the functional strength of the thumb and index finger, which may be impaired in CTS.
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Hand Grip Strength
Assessed with a Jamar dynamometer, this outcome measures overall hand strength and provides insights into functional limitations caused by CTS.
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