The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome can be made with a high degree of accuracy (up to 95%) through a detailed inquiry into the patient's symptoms, a comprehensive physical examination, and a nerve conduction study known as Electromyography (EMG). In cases where EMG results are negative but clinical findings and patient complaints strongly indicate the disease, the diagnosis should be determined based on these comprehensive evaluations. Since carpal tunnel syndrome can sometimes present with symptoms similar to a cervical herniated disc, a cervical magnetic resonance (MR) imaging may also be deemed necessary for differential diagnosis.