Needle electromyography in carpal tunnel syndrome: is it valuable or predictable?

Context Needle electromyography (EMG) examination is not crucial in establishing the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, the presence of axonal loss in needle EMG helps clinicians determine a treatment strategy such as surgery. Aim of the work The aim of this study was to investigate...

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Main Authors: Wafaa S El-Emary, Marwa M Hassan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2016-01-01
Series:Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:http://www.err.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-161X;year=2016;volume=43;issue=1;spage=41;epage=46;aulast=El-Emary