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Glossary Investigation

Ultrasound

Polski: Ultrasonografia Czytaj po polsku →

Also known as USG ultrasonografia neuromięśniowa ultrasonografia wysokiej rozdzielczości

Real-time imaging using high-frequency sound waves; in carpal tunnel syndrome, used to measure median nerve cross-sectional area at the tunnel inlet (typical threshold 9 mm²), to identify anatomical variants (bifid nerve, persistent median artery), and to guide corticosteroid injection or percutaneous release.

Articles mentioning this term

  1. Patient information

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    A plain-language patient guide to carpal tunnel syndrome — symptoms, diagnosis, conservative care, and when surgery is the right step. Written by a hand surgeon.

  2. FESSH preparation

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Expert review of carpal tunnel syndrome for FESSH candidates and consultant peers — anatomy, diagnosis, AAOS 2024 guideline, surgical controversies, recurrent CTS workup. Vancouver-cited.

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