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Fell on my hands more than a year ago.had x-ray &mri.mri:mild increased t2 signal intensity of the median nerve which can be seen with cts.ortho.wants me to take emg. i can't take emg due to health condition.can i have an ultrasound to rule out cts?

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CTS: In my experience in such cases, I have gotten best results when a hand surgeon takes over.

Answered 6/21/2018

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