Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): investigations
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS): investigations. Blood glucose. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Blood investigations
- Blood glucose
- Connective tissue disease screen: this is of doubtful value
- Thyroid function tests: these are of doubtful value
Nerve conduction studies
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High resolution ultrasound
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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References
- Bland JDP. Carpal tunnel syndrome. BMJ 2007; 335:343-346.
- Practice parameter for carpal tunnel syndrome (summary statement). Report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology 1993; 43:2406-2409.
- Cartwright MS, Hobson-Webb LD, Boon AJ, et al. Evidence-based guideline: neuromuscular ultrasound for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. Muscle Nerve 2012; 46:287-293.
- Lin TY, Chang KV, Wu WT, Özçakar L. Ultrasonography for the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome: an umbrella review. J Neurol 2022; 269:4663-4675.
- El Miedeny YM, Aty SA, Ashour S. Ultrasonography versus nerve conduction study in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: substantive or complementary tests? Rheumatology 2004; 43:887-895.
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