Evaluation and Treatment of Failed Carpal Tunnel Release

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Evaluation and Treatment of Failed Carpal Tunnel Release

Treatment failure and complications are encountered in 1% to 25% of all carpal tunnel releases. Besides hematoma, infection, skin necrosis, and intraoperative iatrogenic injuries, persistence and recurrence should be included…

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Open Versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release

Oct 6, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Open Versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common hand condition, which after a failure of conservative treatment can be treated successfully with surgical decompression in either an open or endoscopic manner….

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Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Feb 23, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Radial tunnel syndrome is a pain syndrome resulting from compression of the posterior interosseous nerve at the proximal forearm. It has no specific radiologic or electrodiagnostic findings. Treatment should be…

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Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

Feb 23, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome

Ulnar tunnel syndrome could be broadly defined as a compressive neuropathy of the ulnar nerve at the level of the wrist. The ulnar tunnel, or Guyon’s canal, has a complex…

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy

Feb 23, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy

During pregnancy, hormonal fluctuations, fluid shifts, and musculoskeletal changes predispose women to carpal tunnel syndrome. While the clinical presentation is similar to other patients, the history obtained must include information…

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Late Reconstruction of Ulnar Nerve Palsy

Feb 23, 2017 by in ORTHOPEDIC Comments Off on Late Reconstruction of Ulnar Nerve Palsy

Ulnar nerve palsy results in significant loss of sensation and profound weakness, leading to a dysfunctional hand. Typical clinical findings include loss of key pinch, clawing, loss of normal flexion…

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