Ultrasound as a First-line Test in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis

BACKGROUND: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recommends that surgeons obtain a confirmatory test in patients for whom carpal tunnel surgery is being considered. The AAOS, however, does not specify a preferred test. Ultrasound reportedly causes less patient discomfort and takes les...

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Main Authors: Fowler, John R., Maltenfort, Mitchell G., Ilyas, Asif M.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Springer-Verlag 2012
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Clinical Research
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3563786/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23129465
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11999-012-2662-3
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