Correlation of high-resolution ultrasonography findings with the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome and hand anthropometry: a one-year hospital-based cross-sectional study

Abstract

ABSTRACT Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent neuropathy caused by the compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel, leading to pain, numbness, electric shock like sensations and functional impairment in the hand. Early and accurate diagnosis of CTS is essential for effective management, with high-resolution ultrasonography (HRUS) emerging as a promising, non-invasive diagnostic tool. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as nerve conduction studies (NCS), remain the gold standard but have limitations, including invasiveness and discomfort. The association of wrist and hand anthropometric measurements with the severity of patients presenting with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome. This study aims to assess the correlation between ultrasonographic findings and the severity of CTS, while also evaluating the role of hand anthropometry as a potential risk factor for CTS development.