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Table 3 Electrophysiologic outcomes at baseline and 3 month after the procedure in two groups

From: Ultrasound-guided needle release of the transverse carpal ligament with and without corticosteroid injection for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome

 

Group A (N = 18 wrists)

Group B (N = 21 wrists)

 

Baseline

Posprocedure

Baseline

Postprocedure

DML(ms)

4.73 ± 0.43

4.1 ± 0.37a

4.71 ± 0.52

4.4 ± 0.87a,b

SCV(m/s)

36.85 ± 1.46

42.63 ± 2.60a

37.16 ± 1.07

39.02 ± 1.07a,b

  1. a, vs baseline, P < 0.05; b, vs Group A; Group A, ultrasound-guided needle release of the transverse carpal ligament plus corticosteroid injection; Group B, single ultrasound-guided needle release of the transverse carpal ligament; DML, distal motor latency; SCV, sensory conduction velocity
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