Comparison of two ways of altering carpal tunnel pressure with ultrasound surface wave elastography

Higher carpal tunnel pressure is related to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. Currently, the measurement of carpal tunnel pressure is invasive and therefore, a noninvasive technique is needed. We previously demonstrated that speed of wave propagation through a tendon in the carpal tunnel measured by ultrasound elastography could be used as an indicator of carpal tunnel pressure in a cadaveric model, in which a balloon had to be inserted into the carpal tunnel to adjust the carpal tunnel pressure.
Source: Journal of Biomechanics - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research