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Carpal tunnel syndrome in children
Nathalie Van Meir1, Luc De Smet
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Pellenberg University Hospital, Lubbeek, Pellenberg, Belgium.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. Part B
|December 4, 2004
Summary
Carpal tunnel syndrome is rare in infants. This study details five infant cases, including those caused by storage diseases like mucolipidosis and mucopolysaccharidosis, macrodactyly, and familial inheritance.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Genetics
Background:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is uncommon in the pediatric population, particularly in infants.
- Understanding the diverse etiologies of infantile CTS is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a series of five infants diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.
- To review the literature on infantile carpal tunnel syndrome since 1989.
Main Methods:
- Case series presentation of five infants with CTS.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
Main Results:
- Five patients (nine affected hands) with infantile carpal tunnel syndrome were identified.
- Etiologies included storage diseases (mucolipidosis type III, mucopolysaccharidosis type I), macrodactyly, and familial CTS.
- One case had been previously reported.
Conclusions:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome in infants, though rare, can stem from various underlying conditions.
- Early identification of these diverse causes is essential for appropriate pediatric care.