One Tower Ln. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by a number of entities which cause compression on the median nerve within the wrist. In its most severe form it is a chronic disabling condition. A number of tests have been used to diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Electrodiagnostic studies are the most common.
However, a substantial number of symptomatic patients may have equivocal or negative results. When imaging studies are necessary, magnetic resonance has been the procedure of choice. However, this is a relatively expensive examination. In the last several years, there has been a great deal of interest in Sonography to diagnose Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This has been primarily due to advances in digital imaging and new probes.