Table 3.
Bivariate analysis of hand scales and indices in patients with or without positive NCV test
| CTS | Mean | Std. Deviation | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB/GH* | Sensory + | 2/02 | 0/164 | 0/559 |
| Sensory - | 2/05 | 0/16 | ||
| AB/EF** | Sensory + | 1/26 | 0/085 | 0/167 |
| Sensory - | 1/23 | 0/089 | ||
| CD/AB*** | Sensory + | 0/72 | 0/025 | 0/139 |
| Sensory - | 0/74 | 0/053 | ||
| W/E**** |
Sensory + | 0/97 | 0/044 | 0/222 |
| Sensory - | 0/99 | 0/056 | ||
| E/WE***** | Sensory + | 1/04 | 0/046 | 0/243 |
| Sensory - | 1/02 | 0/057 | ||
| 0/818 | ||||
| Grip | Sensory + | 16 | 7/68 | |
| Sensory - | 15/5 | 8/47 | ||
| Pinch | Sensory + | 4/24 | 1/76 | 0/628 |
| Sensory - | 4/52 | 2/07 | ||
| BMI | Sensory + | 28/2 | 4/89 | 0/343 |
| Sensory - | 29/7 | 5/2 | ||
*Metacarpal length divided by wrist length index
** Metacarpal length divided by metacarpal width index
*** First metacarpal length divided by third metacarpal length
****Wrist circumference divided by distal flexor wrist crease to the tip of the third finger
***** Distal flexor wrist crease to the tip of the third finger divided by hand volume
******Distal flexor wrist crease to the tip of the third finger divided by wrist circumference