Sonographic reference values of median nerve cross-sectional area: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Median nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) is the primary sonographic parameter for assessing and diagnosing median nerve pathology, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. However, variability in the sensitivity of diagnostic thresholds exists, which may be due to a lack of standardized no...

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Main Authors: Sandy C. Takata, Lynn Kysh, Wendy J. Mack, Shawn C. Roll
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-018-0929-9