Boston CTS Audit
BCTQ Patient-Reported Metrics
Outcome Manifest
Symptom Severity (SSS)
Mean of 11 items assessing night pain, daytime pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness.
Functional Status (FSS)
Mean of 8 items assessing difficulty with writing, buttoning, gripping, and daily chores.
Standardized PROM
The Boston Questionnaire is the validated gold standard for measuring patient-reported improvement after carpal tunnel release (CTR).
Impairment Sentinel Probe
Enter the calculated mean scores (1.0 to 5.0) for both segments of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire to establish the baseline impairment profile.
Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026