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Carpal tunnel syndrome and hyperthyroidism. A prospective study

J Roquer1, J F Cano

  • 1Department of Neurology, Hospital de l'Esperanca, Barcelona, Spain.

Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects 5% of hyperthyroidism patients. Controlling thyroid issues often resolves CTS symptoms, making surgery generally unnecessary.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine disorder that can affect various bodily systems.
  • Peripheral neuropathies, including carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), have been anecdotally linked to thyroid dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively investigate the incidence and progression of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in individuals diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.
  • To explore the relationship between the control of hyperthyroidism and the manifestation and resolution of CTS.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study design.
  • Initial survey for CTS diagnosis at hyperthyroidism diagnosis.
  • Two-year clinical and neurophysiologic follow-up.
  • Assessment of CTS in relation to thyroid hormone levels and treatment status.

Main Results:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) was initially diagnosed in 5% of patients with newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism.
  • An additional four patients developed CTS during the two-year follow-up period.
  • Two of these new cases were associated with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, and two with iatrogenic hypothyroidism.
  • Symptoms of CTS resolved in patients whose thyroid endocrinopathy was effectively managed.

Conclusions:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a notable peripheral neurological complication associated with hyperthyroidism.
  • Effective management of thyroid dysfunction is crucial for the remission of CTS symptoms.
  • Surgical intervention for CTS is typically not required when the underlying endocrinopathy is controlled.

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