Abstract
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Identify the role of sonography in the evaluation of peripheral nerves.
Describe the anatomic regions of the median nerve.
Recognize the utility of sonography in the evaluation of the median nerve.
What is the false positive rate for sonography in evaluating the median nerve? A. 11% B. 17% C. 23% D. 32%
Data from how many articles were included in this meta-analysis? A. 56 B. 73 C. 97 D. 112
What was the median age of the healthy participants in the sample? A. 43.6 B. 45.7 C. 53.2 D. 61.8
What was the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the median nerve in the upper arm, elbow, and wrist? A. 3-4mm2 B. 5-6mm2 C. 7-8mm2 D. 8-9mm2
What should the CSA of a healthy median nerve be in the proximal carpal tunnel? A. 8.60mm2 B. 9.7mm2 C. 10.1mm2 D. 11.9mm2
What is the reference value for the most common measurement site within the carpal tunnel at the level of the pisiform? A. 8.60mm2 B. 9.7mm2 C. 10.1mm2 D. 11.9mm2
What is the difference in the CSA of the median nerve between the dominant and non-dominant wrists? A. 10% B. 12% C. 15% D. No difference