Standard or regulation
Practice parameter for electrodiagnostic studies in carpal tunnel syndrome: summary statement
American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine et al., Muscle & Nerve, 2002
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- What it is
- The 2002 joint practice parameter from three neurology and electrodiagnostic bodies. It sets out which nerve conduction and needle tests to use for carpal tunnel syndrome and how accurate they are.
- How much weight it carries
- Formal clinical practice guideline from specialist societies, based on a critical review of the literature. The accuracy figures are pooled from studies and some are from the older 1993 review, so newer guidance may differ.
Facts taken from this source
- 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.
“confirm a clinical diagnosis of CTS with a high degree of sensitivity (>85%) and specificity (95%)” (Summary statement, Introduction)
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