No: x-ray is a modality that only detects abnormalities in the bone structures such as fractures and/or arthritis. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a diagnosis made on a clinical level based on your symptoms, findings on examination,and usually a confirmatory test such as nerve conduction study/electromyography (NCV/EMG).
Answered 8/8/2015
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Carpal tunnel is: one condition that can cause hand pain . Arthritis tendinitis synovitis are common causes too. Carpal tunnel is associated with altered sensation in the thumb index and middle fingers. Nighttime and activity symptoms and vague aching pain at the palm side of the wrist crease as well as. X-rays are used torule out other issues that may accompany the carpal tunnel such as wrist arthritis
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No: No, carpal tunnel syndrome can not be detected on X-ray. A history and exam will usually raise the suspicion of carpal tunnel syndrome, which then can be confirmed on a test called a nerve conduction test.
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