Abstract
The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the Neural test 1 with nerve conduction test for the assessment of patients with clinical diagnosis of Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Materials and methods: This validation study was carried out in 117 subjects -234 hands - with CTS. The nerve conduction test was used as the
reference test. Results: A sensitivity of 93 % and specificity of 6.67 % was found for Upper limb neurodynamic test 1. The positive likelihood ratio was 1.04 and the negative
likelihood ratio was 1.00. The positive predictive value was 86.9 % and the negative predictive value 12.5%. Discussion: Due to its high sensitivity and positive predictive
value but low specificity, this research suggests the application of neural test 1 just as a screening test for CTS followed by more specific tests. New studies with participation
of subjects with no clinical diagnosis of CTS are strongly recommended.
Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Materials and methods: This validation study was carried out in 117 subjects -234 hands - with CTS. The nerve conduction test was used as the
reference test. Results: A sensitivity of 93 % and specificity of 6.67 % was found for Upper limb neurodynamic test 1. The positive likelihood ratio was 1.04 and the negative
likelihood ratio was 1.00. The positive predictive value was 86.9 % and the negative predictive value 12.5%. Discussion: Due to its high sensitivity and positive predictive
value but low specificity, this research suggests the application of neural test 1 just as a screening test for CTS followed by more specific tests. New studies with participation
of subjects with no clinical diagnosis of CTS are strongly recommended.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | PREMUS 2019 is a place where scientists and practitioners from different cultures and backgrounds meet and interact to promote research in this field |
| Publisher | Universita di Bologna |
| Pages | 349 |
| Number of pages | 349 |
| Edition | 1 |
| State | Published - Sep 2019 |
| Event | 10 International Scientific Conferencie on the prevention of Work - Related Musculoskeletal Disorders - Bolonia, Bolonia, Italy Duration: Sep 2 2019 → Sep 5 2019 http://www.premus2019.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/PREMUS-2019-Abstact-30.08.19.pdf |
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| Other | 10 International Scientific Conferencie on the prevention of Work - Related Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Bolonia |
| Period | 9/2/19 → 9/5/19 |
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