Introduction.The aim of this study was to explore the acupuncture effect on the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the median nerve at\nthe wrist in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and, additionally, to identify whether clinical, electrophysiological, and\nultrasonographic changes show any association. Methods. Forty-five limbs of 27 female patients were randomly divided into two\ngroups (acupuncture and control). All patients used night wrist splint. The patients in the acupuncture group received additional\nacupuncture therapy. Visual analog scale (VAS), Duru�¨oz Hand Index (DHI), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand\n(DASH) questionnaire scores, electrophysiologic measurements, and median nerve CSAs were noted before and after the treatment\nin both groups. Results. VAS,DHI, QuickDASHscores, and electrophysiological measurements were improved in both groups.The\nmedian nerve CSA significantly decreased in the acupuncture group, whereas there was no change in the control group. Conclusion.\nAfter acupuncture therapy, the patients with CTS might have both clinical and morphological improvement.
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