Urdu Version of Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire Reliability Validity Study.

Analysis of Urdu Version of Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire: A Reliability and Validity Study.

In this study, the examiners will investigate the reliability and validity of Mastrict Upper Extremity scale in Urdu language in Pakistani patients with Carpal tunnel syndrome.

The objective of this study is to translate as well as culturally adapt the Mastrict Upper Extrimity scale (MUEQ) into Urdu language and to test its reliability and validity in patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This cross-sectional survey will use convenience sampling technique to enroll the participants on a pre-defined criteria.

The outcomes of this study will help in finding the reliability and validity of MUEQ in patients with CTS. The reliability of this scale will be examined using internal consistency and test-retest methods. The internal consistency will be checked by Cronbach's alpha value. The test-retest reliability will be analyzed using an interclass correlation with patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who had to execute computer jobs in office.
• Individuals who have been working in present position for minimum 6 months
• Individuals who have been working for at least 4 hours or more in a day

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who had Severe phsycytric and behavioral complaint
• Individuals who had prior injury of upper extremity
• Individuals who had any surgery of upper extremity