Table 1 Comparison between the two studied groups according to demographic, clinical, and electrophysiological parameters
From: Comparative study between blind and ultrasound-guided steroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome
Blind (n = 15) | Ultrasound (n = 15) | Test of sig | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 48.13 ± 4.76 | 48.47 ± 6.59 | t = 0.159 | 0.875 |
Sex | ||||
Male | 4 (26.7%) | 4 (26.7%) | χ2 = 0.0 | FEp = 1.000 |
Female | 11 (73.3%) | 11 (73.3%) | ||
UL affected | ||||
Right | 8 (53.3%) | 8 (53.3%) | χ2 = 0.0 | 1 |
Left | 7 (46.7%) | 7 (46.7%) | ||
NCS | ||||
Mild | 6 (40%) | 7 (46.7%) | χ2 = 0.136 | 0.713 |
Moderate | 9 (60%) | 8 (53.3%) | ||
Type of CTS | ||||
1ry idiopathic | 13 (86.7%) | 12 (80%) | χ2 = 0.240 | FEp = 1.000 |
2ry | 2 (13.3%) | 3 (20%) | ||
DM | 1 (50%) | 1 (33.3%) | ||
RA | 1 (50%) | 1 (33.3%) | ||
Pregnancy | 0 (0%) | 1 (33.3%) | ||