Neuromuscular ultrasound in carpal tunnel syndrome: a tool for cutting a gordian knot.
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Legend: O-CTR= open carpal tunnel release, E-CTR= endoscopic carpal tunnel release, CSA= cross sectional area, MN-UA: distance between the median nerve and ulnar neurovascular bundle, US= ultrasound, SD=standard deviation, p values < 0.05 were considered as statistically significant and are highlighted with bold. Table 1. Overview of the data from the preoperative ultrasound evaluation of the patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrom Neuromuscular Ultrasound in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Tool for Cutting a Gordian Knot
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Pain physician
دوره 16 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013