Variable | Number | Mean ± SD | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Median nerve CSA (mm2) | |||
Control | 40 | 7.2 ± 1.82 | 0.01 |
CTS with normal NCS | 6 | 9.56 ± 1.01 | |
Mild | 16 | 9.94 ± 1.29 | |
Moderate | 19 | 12.73 ± 1.64 | |
Severe | 15 | 13.12 ± 1.15 | |
Wrist/forearm ratio | |||
Control | 40 | 1.6 ± 0.41 | 0.01 |
CTS with normal NCS | 6 | 1.74 ± 0.76 | |
Mild | 16 | 1.98 ± 0.89 | |
Moderate | 19 | 2.79 ± 0.47 | |
Severe | 15 | 2.9 ± 0.28 | |
Median nerve stiffness (kPa) | |||
Control | 40 | 38.13 ± 23.56 | < 0.001 |
CTS with normal NCS | 6 | 75.78 ± 17.19 | |
Mild | 16 | 81.64 ± 15.97 | |
Moderate | 19 | 110.42 ± 16.19 | |
Severe | 15 | 117.65 ± 14.84 |