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85percent sensitivity
The 2002 practice parameter says median nerve conduction studies confirm a clinical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome with sensitivity above 85 percent and specificity of 95 percent.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“confirm a clinical diagnosis of CTS with a high degree of sensitivity (>85%) and specificity (95%)”
Practice parameter for electrodiagnostic studies in carpal tunnel syndrome: summary statement, American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine et al., Muscle & Nerve, 2002, Summary statement, Introduction.
Open the original- What it measures
- Summary statement of the 2002 practice parameter, based on a critical review of published studies that compared nerve tests with a clinical diagnosis.
- What it does not show
- Accuracy figures come from published studies, mostly reported against a clinical diagnosis as the reference, so they are not perfect measures.
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