Indications Contraindications Idiopathic CTS Recurrent CTS Anticoagulation Inflammatory conditions (i.e., rheumatoid arthritis, amyloidosis) Severe CTSa CTS secondary to fracture/trauma CTS carpal tunnel syndrome, CTR carpal tunnel release aBased on Sucher…
Fig. 27.1 Mild wound dehiscence following carpal tunnel release Cicatrix that has formed around the median nerve becomes problematic when it constricts the nerve or prevents the normal glide of…
Fig. 29.1 (a) T2 coronal MRI showing high intensity mass in distal forearm (Schwannoma). (b) T1 sagittal MRI showing a medium intensity mass in distal forearm (schwannoma) Fig. 29.2 (a)…
Fig. 12.1 Anatomy of carpal tunnel Prior to entering the carpal tunnel, the median nerve gives off its palmar cutaneous branch . The palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve…
Fig. 10.1 (a–j) Foreign body reaction A 45-year-old female with a history of Hodgkin’s disease and long-standing carpal tunnel symptoms presented to the emergency department with acutely worsening, severe right…
Fig. 22.1 Intraoperative computed tomography (CT) angiogram at the level of the pisiformis after performing external neurolysis of the median nerve (Artis Zeego, Siemens AG, Germany). The direct branch of…
Cervicalgia Cervical spine compression Herniated cervical disk Cervical root compression Herniated cervical disk Brachial plexopathy Thoracic outlet syndrome Humeral level nerve compression Parsonage turner syndrome Cubital tunnel syndrome Elbow tendonitis…
Fig. 21.1 The median nerve has been exposed at the wrist. Note the excessive cicatrix (black arrows) around the median nerve The greater saphenous vein graft is harvested from the…
Summary of Findings: 1. Left median motor study to APB has markedly prolonged distal onset latency, normal compound muscle action potential (CMAP) , and normal conduction velocity in the forearm….
Fig. 14.1 (a, b) The initial surgical incision for carpal tunnel release in this patient was placed very distally (outlined by pickups) (a). Initial carpal tunnel release led to worsening…
