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Threshold values in the QuickDASH score, the point at which the sensitivity and specificity are maximal in predicting patient satisfaction, were identified. During the study period, outcome data were compiled for 937 carpal tunnel decompressions, which included 219 (23%) male and 718 (77%) female patients with a mean age of 58\u2009years (standard deviation (SD) 14). There was a significant improvement (mean difference 32, 95% confidence interval (CI) 30 to 34) in the QuickDASH from a mean of 54 (SD 20) to 22 (SD 23) at 1\u2009year after surgery. There were 808 (86%) patients who defined their outcome as satisfactory at 1\u2009year. The identified threshold values for the post-operative QuickDASH score (\u2a7d34 points) and the change (\u2a7e20 points) in the score were highly predictive of patient satisfaction. However, these threshold values varied significantly according to the baseline pre-operative score. 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