Table 5.
List of diagnoses and management in patients suspected for CTS
| GP resident (n=37) | GP (n=28) | p Value | All participants (n=65) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 1 diagnosis | ||||
| CTS | 30 (81%) | 24 (86%) | 0.75 | 54 (83%) |
| Osteoarthritis | 1 (3%) | 0 (0%) | 1.00 | 1 (2%) |
| Sprain | 6 (16%) | 4 (14%) | 1.00 | 6 (16%) |
| Additional diagnostic tests | ||||
| Radiography of the hand | 0 (0%) | 2 (5%) | 0.50 | 2 (3%) |
| EMG | 3 (11%) | 3 (8%) | 1.00 | 6 (9%) |
| Management | ||||
| NSAIDs prescribed | 3 (8%) | 3 (11%) | 0.52 | 6 (9%) |
| Local injection with corticosteroids | 2 (7%) | 8 (22%) | 0.17 | 10 (15%) |
| Splint | 7 (25%) | 15 (41%) | 0.29 | 22 (34%) |
| Follow-up consultation with GP (resident) arranged | 10 (35%) | 21 (57%) | 0.13 | 31 (47%) |
| Referral to neurologist | 1 (4%) | 2 (5%) | 0.57 | 3 (5%) |
CTS, carpal tunnel syndrome; EMG, electromyography; NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; GP, general practitioner.