Table 2.
Comparison of neurologic exam and ultrasound testing screening for carpal tunnel syndrome on the paretic and nonparetic side in stroke patients.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | |||||
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Exam (%) | Ultrasound (%) | p-value* | Mean CSA mm2 at wrist for Exam (+) CTS | Mean CSA mm2 at wrist for Exam (−) CTS | |
Paretic side | 11 (45.83) | 19 (79.17) | 0.0386 | 10 ± 1.95 | 11.15 ± 4.03 |
Nonparetic side | 8 (33.33) | 20 (83.33) | 0.0042 | 10.38 ± 2.06 | 10.56 ± 3.24 |
N = 24. CTS = Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CSA = cross-sectional area.
McNemar’s test p-value.