Relationship between Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments perception Test and sensory nerve conduction studies in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

摘要: Background The Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test (SWMT) is a clinical widely used test to quantify the sensibility in patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). No study has investigated relationship between SWMT and sensory nerve conduction studies (SNCS) CTS. Objective To assess SNCS findings Methods This cross-sectional measurement included 35 CTS (55 hands) mean age of 45 ± 12 years. outcome measures were distal latency (DLs), amplitude (AMPs), velocity (NCV). median innervated fingers tested using electrodiagnostic tests. primary was correlations SWMTs NCS measures. Results All patients/hands had abnormal findings. When looking at three digits interest (thumb, index middle), thumb highest number (58.2%), middle digit having lowest (45.5%). statistically different normal total summed SWMTs. There significant moderate scores all outcomes. Conclusions Although only approximately 50% diagnosed through are corroborated SWMT; associations suggest that valid for assessing sensations