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Acute calcification and carpal tunnel syndrome
1Department of Orthopaedics, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, UK.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Carpal tunnel syndrome can have unknown causes. This case study highlights acute carpal tunnel syndrome from calcification, successfully treated with surgical decompression.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Radiology
Background:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent condition often lacking a clear etiology.
- Calcification within the carpal tunnel is an uncommon cause of CTS.
- Acute presentation of CTS due to calcification is rare.