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Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the contribution of ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to the diagnosis of patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) based on clinical and electrodiagnostic studies. Patients and Methods: A total of 41 wrists of 27 patients with positive findings in electromyography (EMG) studies performed due to a pre-diagnosis of CTS were included in the study to be examined by US and MR imaging. Patients with a history of wrist trauma, surgery, and steroid injection were excluded. Results: The mean age of the cases was 46.1 years and 92.6% of the cases were female. Of the patients, 6 had right-sided, 7 had left-sided, and 14 had bilateral CTS. Primary and secondary findings that support CTS were detected by US and MR imaging in 90.2% and 92.7% of the 41 wrists, respectively. Moreover, degenerative cystic resorption of the carpal bones was detected in two, ganglion cyst was detected in one, and bifid median nerve was detected in one case. Conclusion: US and MR imaging examinations in patients diagnosed with CTS based on clinical examination and/or electrodiagnostic studies are valuable in terms of both exhibiting the signs of median nerve injury and detecting concomitant anatomical and pathological conditions prior to the anticipated medical or surgical treatment.

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