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Carpal tunnel syndrome in temporal arteritis
The Journal of Rheumatology
|March 1, 1975
Summary
This case report highlights a potential link between temporal arteritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Early electrodiagnostic studies in patients with temporal arteritis and hand pain may reveal this association.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition causing hand and wrist pain.
- Temporal arteritis (TA) is a systemic vasculitis primarily affecting large and medium-sized arteries.