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BCTQ
(Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire)
Focus:
The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) evaluates symptoms and functional status in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
Relevant Survey:
- Body Part: Hand and Wrist
- Area Of Focus: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Symptom Severity, Functional Disability
Also called the Levine-Katz Questionnaire, it is the most widely used PROM for CTS assessment.
Description:
The BCTQ has two scales: the Symptom Severity Scale (11 items) and the Functional Status Scale (8 items). Patients rate symptom intensity and the difficulty of performing daily tasks. It is sensitive to treatment outcomes, including surgical release or conservative management.
Use Cases:
- Measuring symptom severity in CTS patients.
- Assessing functional limitations before and after surgery.
- Monitoring non-surgical interventions (splinting, injections, therapy).
- Clinical research on carpal tunnel treatments.
- Supporting surgical decision-making.
Number Of Questions:
19
Click here to view the questionnaire.
Questionnaire Survey Consists of:
19 items in 2 subscales:
- Symptom Severity Scale (11 items)
- Functional Status Scale (8 items)
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