Cervical Radiculopathy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Prospective Determination of the Reliability, Diagnostic Accuracy, and Predictive Validity fo Commonly Used Clinical

Abstract

Patients with cervical radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome result in significant medical and occupational costs annually. There is a need to establish cost effective, reliable, and accurate means for the diagnosis of both conditions. The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability of diagnostic accuracy. and predictive validity of items of the clinical examination used for the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 28, 2000
Accession Number
ADA382734

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  • Robert S. Wainner

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Bone Diseases
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neuromuscular Diseases
  • Neuropathy
  • Pain
  • Peripheral Nervous System
  • Surgery
  • Wounds And Injuries

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  • Medicine
  • Psychology

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