The Kamath and Stothard clinical questionnaire for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a valid score for diagnosis of CTS. However it haven't been translated in to Thai version and the validity and accuracy of the Thai the Thai version have not been yet verified.
The research team recognizes the importance and potential benefits of adapting this assessment for use within the Thai population.Therefore, we aim to conduct this research to translate the questionnaire from the original English to Thai and to assess its validity and reliability for diagnosing patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Patients aged 18 years and older who are admitted to Siriraj Hospital with signs and symptoms consistent with carpal tunnel disease.
Diagnosis of carpal tunnel disease was confirm with electrodiagnostic study and electromyography
Must be able to communicate in Thai.
Patients diagnosed with other neurological diseases such as cerebrovascular disease, cervical radiculopathy, diabetic neuropathy, tumors of the nerve endings in the arm, and other peripheral neuropathy.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
History of recieving chemotheraphy agent
Patient who recieved surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.