Relationship between clinical outcomes and nerve conduction studies before and after surgery in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

Nerve conduction study (NCS) is the only useful test for objective assessment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, the relationship between pre- and postoperative NCS and clinical outcomes was unclear. This study aimed to determine whether pre- and postoperative (6months) NCS could predict patient-oriented and motor outcomes (6 and 12months postoperatively) in patients with CTS.