The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 14 Issue 4
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- Pages.266-273
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- 2002
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
A Clinical and Electrophysiologic Study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
수근관 증후군의 임상 및 전기신경생리 소견
- Baek Su-Jeong (Department of Physical Therapy, JungAng Clinic) ;
- Kim Dong-Hyun (Department of Occupational Therapy, Sorabol college) ;
- Kim Jin-Sang (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegy University)
- Published : 2002.12.01
Abstract
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(CTS) is a common entrapment neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist. An Electrophysiologic study has been widely used for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. The subjects of this study were 48 cases (88 hands) with clinically suspected carpal tunnel syndrome who underwent electrodiagnostic examination from Jan 1, 2001 to Sep 30, 2001, The results were as follows: 1. Among 48 persons with a clinically suspected carpal tunnel syndrome, 40 patients were female 83.33
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