Diagnostic cut-off values and grading of carpal tunnel syndrome by shear wave elastography at different tunnel locations correlated with gold standard nerve conduction study – a case-control study

Bhalke, Prashat; Pattath Sankaran, Priya; Prabhu, Arvind N.; Kadavigere, Rajagopal; Koteshwara, Prakashini

doi:10.15557/jou.2025.0017

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Diagnostic cut-off values and grading of carpal tunnel syndrome by shear wave elastography at different tunnel locations correlated with gold standard nerve conduction study – a case-control study

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