The goal of this observational study is to evaluate skin temperature patterns measured by infrared thermography in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The main questions it aims to answer are: Are skin temperature patterns associated with CTS as determined by 6-item CTS scale?
Participants diagnosed with CTS as part of their routine clinical care will undergo infrared thermal imaging and electrodiagnostic evaluation according to the study protocol. The relationship between thermographic findings and electrodiagnostic severity will be analyzed.
18 years old or more
Were referred to the department of rehabilitation for electrodiagnostic evaluation of the disease not involved in the index hand
The hand of interest has cumulative score of less than 12 from CTS-6 scale
History of hand surgery in the index hand
Having a condition which may alter surface temperature of the hand, for example, infection, scar in the interested area, arthritis, other peripheral neuropathy, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled thyroid disease, stroke, and vascular disease
Having hand deformities that render collecting DITI information to calculate the parameters of interest impossible, for example, amputation of any part of the hand
Current medication affecting sympathetic tone