EVALUATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RISK FACTORS AND CLINICAL AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL FINDINGS IN PATIENTS WITH A PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSIS OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Abstract
Keywords
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- electromyography
- entrapment neuropathy
- Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire
- risk factors
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration, Health Services and Systems (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Zafer Ceyhan
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0000-0001-8879-5052
Türkiye
Publication Date
August 25, 2025
Submission Date
March 18, 2025
Acceptance Date
April 21, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 27 Number: 2