Sahoo, A.Bal, P. K.Singh, P.Behera, S. S.Sarangi, A. K.Nayak, A. R.Sarangi, A.2024-09-242024-09-242023-01Sahoo A., Bal P. K., Singh P., Behera S. S., Sarangi A. K., Nayak A. R., Sarangi A.. Comparative study between pre- and post- operative clinical and electrophysiological parameters in determining the recovery of carpal tunnel syndrome. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2023 Jan; 11(1): 230-2372320-60712320-6012https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/232925Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a neuropathy caused by entrapment of the median nerve at the wrist. CTS is the most well-known and frequent form of median nerve entrapment and accounts for 90% of all entrapment neuropathies. CTS, in the form of median nerve entrapment, remains a perplexing and debilitating disorder. We report a comparative study between the Boston questionnaire (BQ) and median nerve conduction study parameters in patients with CTS treated by division of the flexor retinaculum through a short incision at the palm. Methods: The prospective cross-sectional, hospital-based study was conducted in department of burns, plastic and reconstructive surgery at SCB Medical College, Cuttack. Results: The average age was 44.49 years (SD=10.51; range=24-70), and the average symptom duration was 19.9 months (range=6-36). There are 36 hands in the severe group, 22 with the moderate group, and 12 with the mild category. The mean symptom severity scale score for severe group A was 40.92 (SD=5.84) and for moderate group B was 31.67 (SD=5.72), and for the mild group, C was 26.0 and SD=3.82). We found significant correlation between symptomatic recovery and Boston severity scales. Conclusions: Clinical correlation of pre- and post-op symptoms is the only full proof way to predict recovery after surgery in CTS?affected, patients.Carpal tunnel syndromeBoston questionnaireElectrophysiological examinationSensory nerve action potentialJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Plastic Surgery, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, IndiaDepartment of Plastic Surgery, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, IndiaDepartment of Plastic Surgery, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, Odisha, IndiaDepartment of Plastic Surgery, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, Odisha, IndiaDepartment of Biotechnology, School of Biotech Sciences, Trident Academy of Creative Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IndiaDepartment of Biotechnology, School of Biotech Sciences, Trident Academy of Creative Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IndiaDepartment of Biotechnology, School of Biotech Sciences, Trident Academy of Creative Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India