Lack of utility of Semmes-Weinstein monofilament testing in suspected carpal tunnel syndrome

American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Volumn 81, Issue 8, 2002, Pages 597-600

  Pagel, Keith J ^a   Kaul, Matthew P ^a   Dryden, John D ^a  

^a PORTLAND VA MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Electrodiagnosis; Semmes Weinstein Monofilaments; Veteran

Indexed keywords

DIAGNOSIS;

ELECTRODIAGNOSTICS;

PATIENT REHABILITATION;

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; CONTROLLED STUDY; DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY; DIAGNOSTIC VALUE; ELECTRODIAGNOSIS; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; SEMMES WEINSTEIN MONOFILAMENT TEST; SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY;

ADULT; AGED; CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES, NEUROLOGICAL; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PREDICTIVE VALUE OF TESTS; SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY;

EID: 0036073687     PISSN: 08949115     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00002060-200208000-00007     Document Type: Article

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