Correlation Between the Modified and the Classical Methods in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diagnosis

İngilizce (OpenAlex)

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between the modified and the classical methods in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) diagnosis. Materials and Methods:The study included a total of 275 hands of 188 patients.First, the patients with CTS complaints were diagnosed according to the classical and the modified methods.Then, it was investigated whether there was a correlation between these two methods.The correlation agreement analysis between two methods was evaluated with the Kappa test.Results: In present study, it was found that 155 hands were (80 mild + 75 moderate) diagnosed with CTS, and 137 patients were female (85.2%).Moreover, it was detected that the modified method had a sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 97% regarding the classical method.In diagnosing moderate CTS, the modified method showed a high sensitivity and specificity (98.6% -100%, respectively). Conclusion:In conclusion, a near-perfect agreement was found between the modified and the classical methods for the diagnosis of CTS.