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International Journal of Medicine and Data. 2026; 10: (1) ; 10.12208/j.ijmd.20260002 .

Advances in imaging research of carpal tunnel syndrome
腕管综合征影像学研究进展

作者： 张海峰, 冯波 *, 占鸣, 朱翰林, 卢珩

杭州市第九医院放射科 浙江杭州

*通讯作者： 冯波,单位：杭州市第九医院放射科 浙江杭州; ；

引用本文: 张海峰, 冯波, 占鸣, 朱翰林, 卢珩 腕管综合征影像学研究进展[J]. 国际医学与数据杂志, 2026; 10: (1) : 5-9.
Published: 2026/3/30 11:55:10

摘要

腕管综合征（Carpal tunnel syndrome, CTS）作为常见的神经卡压性疾病，对患者的生活质量产生显著影响。影像学技术在CTS的诊断、治疗及研究中发挥着关键作用。本文对CTS的流行病学、病理机制、影像技术（超声、MRI和CT）的应用进行全面阐述，并对未来影像技术的潜在应用、多学科合作趋势及个性化与精准医疗方向进行了展望。

关键词： 腕管综合征；超声；磁共振；计算机断层扫描；精准医疗

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common nerve entrapment disease that significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Imaging techniques play a pivotal role in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of CTS. This review details the epidemiology and pathological mechanism of CTS, along with the clinical applications of three key imaging modalities: ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT). Additionally, it offers an outlook on the potential applications of emerging imaging technologies, the evolving trend of multidisciplinary collaboration, and the development direction of personalized and precision medicine.

Key words： Carpal tunnel syndrome; Ultrasound; Magnetic resonance imaging; Computed tomography; Precision medicine

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