Abstract
In September 1996, during a carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) symposium, the Italian CTS Study Group was funded. The group designed a strict clinical and neurophysiological protocol for performing a wide multicentre study on idiopathic CTS in hands. In addition to the traditional evaluations, the group also adopted a validated patient-oriented measurement in order to obtain comprehensive and reliable data for the clinical picture. The study was designed to: (1) better assess the clinical picture of the CTS population, especially using new measurement tools (patient-oriented); (2) evaluate the sensitivity of an electrodiagnostic protocol; (3) re-evaluate the validity of a neurophysiological classification; and (4) evaluate the influence of social status and quantify some of the aspects regarding economic and social costs. The study design is described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 285-289 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Neurological Sciences |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 1998 |
Keywords
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cost
- Group
- Multicentre study
- Neurophysiological classification
- Patient-oriented
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Dermatology
- Neuroscience(all)