Cross-sectional differences in nerve conduction in the Carpal tunnel syndrome

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作者：
Winn Jr. F.J. [1 ,2 ]
Morrissey S.J.
Huechkter E.D. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Dept. of Physician Assistant Studies, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
[2] Dept. of Physician Assistant Studies, Belk Building Annex 6, East Carolina University, Greenville
来源：
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation | 1999年 / 9卷 / 1期
关键词：
Aging; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Cumulative trauma disorders; Differential diagnosis; Nerve conduction testing;
D O I：
10.1023/A:1021389331334
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摘要：
This study explored the degree to which various signal components present in Nerve Conduction Testing (NCT) could identify subjects across a wide age range with; and without carpal tunnel syndrome. Results revealed strong age-related differences in the different signals from different nerves which suggest the potential for enhanced diagnosis and evaluation for different age cohorts. Age was not confounded with diagnosis of Carpal tunnel syndrome arguing against a qualitatively based 'age adjustment' of the various signal components that comprise the NCT. The results of this study argue for the development of individual signal components for differential diagnosis. The aging of the population and the disabling consequences of work-related hand disorders argue strongly for the increased use of differential diagnosis to prevent, or reduce the development of syndromes such as carpal tunnel.
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