Electrophysiological Changes in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome after Open Carpal Tunnel Release

Objective: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy affecting upper limbs. Various treatment methods exist for this disease, but only a few reports have compared effects of various treatments using objective indicators. This study analyzed changes in electrophysiological parameters after carpal release.Methods: In patients planning to undergo surgical CTS, studies, including nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG), both extremities were performed before 6 8 weeks mini-open transverse ligament release median neurolysis.Results: After intervention, onset latency amplitude sensory action potential (SNAP) compound muscle (CMAP) improved. Additionally, grade abnormal spontaneous activity needle EMG abductor pollicis brevis (APB) severity electrodiagnostic results significantly decreased intervention initial evaluation.Conclusion: shows that SNAP CMAP, nerve, findings APB can be useful postoperative monitoring CTS patients.