Cts5 Calculator

CTS5 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Severity Calculator

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always

function calculateCTS5() { var numbnessFrequency = parseInt(document.getElementById("numbnessFrequency").value); var awakeningNight = parseInt(document.getElementById("awakeningNight").value); var grippingDifficulty = parseInt(document.getElementById("grippingDifficulty").value); var handWristPain = parseInt(document.getElementById("handWristPain").value); var handWristWeakness = parseInt(document.getElementById("handWristWeakness").value); // Check if all inputs are valid numbers if (isNaN(numbnessFrequency) || isNaN(awakeningNight) || isNaN(grippingDifficulty) || isNaN(handWristPain) || isNaN(handWristWeakness)) { document.getElementById("cts5Result").innerHTML = "Please select an option for all questions."; return; } var totalScore = numbnessFrequency + awakeningNight + grippingDifficulty + handWristPain + handWristWeakness; var severity = ""; if (totalScore >= 5 && totalScore = 9 && totalScore = 15 && totalScore = 21 && totalScore <= 25) { severity = "Very Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"; } else { severity = "Score out of typical range. Please review your selections."; } document.getElementById("cts5Result").innerHTML = "Your Total CTS5 Score: " + totalScore + "Severity: " + severity + ""; }

Understanding the CTS5 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Severity Score

The CTS5 score is a widely used clinical tool designed to help assess the severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes compressed at the wrist.

How the CTS5 Score Works

The CTS5 score is derived from five specific questions related to the symptoms experienced by individuals with suspected Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Each question is scored on a scale from 1 (Never) to 5 (Always), reflecting the frequency or intensity of the symptom. The total score is the sum of the points from these five questions, ranging from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 25.

1. Frequency of numbness/tingling: How often do you experience numbness or tingling in your hand(s)?
2. Awakening at night: How often does numbness or tingling awaken you from sleep?
3. Difficulty with gripping/holding: How often do you have difficulty gripping or holding objects due to numbness, tingling, weakness, or clumsiness?
4. Pain in hand/wrist: How often do you experience pain in your hand or wrist?
5. Weakness in hand/wrist: How often do you experience weakness in your hand or wrist?

Interpreting Your CTS5 Score

The total CTS5 score provides an indication of the severity of your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms. While these ranges are general guidelines, they are commonly used in clinical practice:

• 5-8: Mild Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Symptoms are present but generally infrequent or mild, with minimal impact on daily activities.
• 9-14: Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Symptoms are more noticeable, occurring with some regularity, and may begin to interfere with certain tasks or sleep.
• 15-20: Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Symptoms are frequent and significant, often causing considerable discomfort, sleep disturbance, and difficulty with hand function.
• 21-25: Very Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Symptoms are almost constant and debilitating, severely impacting quality of life and hand function.

Why is the CTS5 Score Used?

The CTS5 score is a valuable tool for several reasons:

• Diagnostic Aid: It helps clinicians quantify symptom severity, which can support a diagnosis of CTS.
• Monitoring Progress: It can be used to track changes in symptoms over time, helping to assess the effectiveness of treatments (e.g., splinting, injections, surgery).
• Research: It provides a standardized measure for research studies on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Important Considerations

It's crucial to remember that the CTS5 score is a self-reported symptom assessment and not a definitive diagnostic test. A comprehensive diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome requires a thorough clinical evaluation by a healthcare professional, which may include physical examination, nerve conduction studies, and electromyography. This calculator is intended for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.

Example Calculation:

Let's consider an individual with the following responses:

• Numbness/tingling: Sometimes (3 points)
• Awakening at night: Rarely (2 points)
• Gripping difficulty: Sometimes (3 points)
• Pain in hand/wrist: Often (4 points)
• Weakness in hand/wrist: Rarely (2 points)

Total CTS5 Score: 3 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 2 = 14

Based on this score, the individual would likely be categorized as having Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.