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Recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome.

Brian A Mosier1, Thomas B Hughes

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Allegheny General Hospital, 1307 Federal Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA.

Hand Clinics
|July 31, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome is rare but may require revision surgery. While less successful than primary procedures, revision surgery can still improve symptoms when indicated.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Carpal tunnel release is a common surgical procedure.
  • It effectively alleviates symptoms for most patients.
  • Recurrent or persistent carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is uncommon but potentially underestimated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the incidence and management of recurrent or persistent carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing nerve injury symptoms.
  • To evaluate the outcomes of revision carpal tunnel surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on carpal tunnel syndrome recurrence.
  • Analysis of clinical presentations of persistent CTS.
  • Discussion of surgical indications and outcomes for revision procedures.
Keywords:
Median nerveRecurrent carpal tunnel syndromeRevision carpal tunnel surgery

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  • Carpal tunnel release has a high success rate for initial symptom relief.
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