Comparison of CTS severity in patients with and without diabetes.
| Electrophysiologic parameter severity | CTS hands | Diabetic | Non-diabetic | P-value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | ||||
| Very Mild CTS | 34 (17) | 12 (10.7) | 23 (25) | 0.006 |
| Mild CTS | 155 (77.5) | 86 (77.7) | 65 (77.3) | 0.88 |
| Moderate CTS | 45 (22.5) | 28 (27.7) | 14 (16) | 0.14 |
| Severe CTS | 48 (24) | 29 (25.9) | 19 (21.6) | 0.50 |
| Very severe CTS | 26 (9.4) | 11 (9.9) | 5 (9.1) | 0.36 |
| Extremely severe CTS | 31 (15.5) | 27 (24.1) | 4 (4.5) | <0.005 |
↵* Chi-square test, CTS - carpal tunnel syndrome.