Cervical Radiculopathy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Prospective Determination of the Reliability, Diagnostic Accuracy, and Predictive Validity fo Commonly Used Clinical

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Abstract:

Patients with cervical radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome result in significant medical and occupational costs annually. There is a need to establish cost effective, reliable, and accurate means for the diagnosis of both conditions. The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability of diagnostic accuracy. and predictive validity of items of the clinical examination used for the diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Author(s):
Wainner, Robert S.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0245

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CY00379
Monitor Series:
AFIT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*DIAGNOSIS(MEDICINE), *PATIENTS, *MEDICAL EXAMINATION, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS, ACCURACY, COSTS, RELIABILITY, DIAGNOSIS(GENERAL), DETERMINATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY, CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Report Date:
2000 Sep 28
Creation Date:
2000 Oct 25