We thank Coraci and colleagues1 for their comments on our study.2
We fully agree on the importance of using objective quantitative outcome measures, since this is essential for evaluating the correlation between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and different work exposures or other individual characteristics. In time, this can lead to prevention, diagnosis, treatments and rehabilitation, specific to the individual worker.
When deciding on an objective measuring method, one needs to consider the feasibility when applied on a population of a sufficient size. We acknowledge Coraci and colleagues suggestion of using ultrasonography as an objective measure. However, from what exists in the current literature we are not convinced that value adding correlations can be made between neurophysiological measured median nerve function and work tasks. In future research, attempts should be made to apply the same metrics when examining CTS, thus allowing the results to be aggregated in a job...
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