Clinical Analysis and Ultrasound Evaluation of the Median Nerve Cross-sectional Area Before and After Carpal Tunnel Release

What this Trial Is About

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition where pressure on the median nerve in the wrist causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the hand. Researchers are studying how the median nerve changes after surgery and how these changes relate to symptom improvement. The study focuses on patients undergoing open carpal tunnel release to better understand recovery and improve monitoring after surgery. Patients will have ultrasound scans to measure the median nerve size before surgery and again at three and six months afterward. They will also complete questionnaires about their symptoms and hand function, and undergo tests measuring grip and pinch strength as well as sensation. All surgeries are performed by experienced hand surgeons as part of routine care, and the study observes these outcomes without assigning treatments. Participants will be evaluated at three time points: before surgery, and at three and six months after surgery. Assessments include ultrasound imaging, symptom questionnaires, strength tests, and sensory evaluations. Researchers will analyze changes in nerve size and their relationship to functional recovery and patient symptoms to identify factors that predict improvement. The study aims to support better evidence-based monitoring for CTS patients after surgery.

Evaluation by Clinical and Hand Ultrasound in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome