Table 3.
Percent changes of clinical characteristics and electromyographic and ultrasonographic measurements.
| Group A (N = 25 limbs) | Group B (N = 20 limbs) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAS | 46.8 ± 10.7 | 11.4 ± 12.2 | <0.001 |
| Quick DASH | 15.3 ± 6.5 | 9.0 ± 5.8 | 0.002 |
| Duruöz Hand Index | 21.7 ± 6.8 | 8.1 ± 5.2 | <0.001 |
| Motor velocity (m/s) | 3.1 ± 4.7 | 2.1 ± 3.7 | 0.49 |
| Distal latency (ms) | 3.0 ± 6.4 | 0.2 ± 5.9 | 0.15 |
| Sensory velocity (m/s) | 7.3 ± 4.8 | 1.9 ± 5.1 | <0.001 |
| CMAP (mV) | 15.4 ± 12.0 | 8.2 ± 15.2 | 0.09 |
| SNAP (μV) | 7.1 ± 13.2 | 10.3 ± 14.4 | 0.04 |
| Median nerve CSA (mm2) | 8.1 ± 6.0 | 0.4 ± 7.3 | <0.001 |
Data are given as mean ± standard deviation; VAS: visual analog scale; DASH: the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand; CSA: cross-sectional area; CMAP: compound muscle action potential; SNAP: sensory nerve action potential.