Carpal tunnel syndrome: "no-stitch endoscopic surgery" as a treatment option

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve entrapment disorder causing considerable discomfort, activity limitations and even a change in occupation. Appropriate medical and surgical treatment can interrupt the progression of the syndrome and avoid permanent disability. We report here a c...

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Veröffentlicht in:Missouri medicine 2010-03, Vol.107 (2), p.119-123
Hauptverfasser: Gibbs, Scott R, Colle, Kyle O, Byrd, Christine M
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Zusammenfassung:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve entrapment disorder causing considerable discomfort, activity limitations and even a change in occupation. Appropriate medical and surgical treatment can interrupt the progression of the syndrome and avoid permanent disability. We report here a case of a woman who was unable to work because of persistent CTS. Her disabling symptoms were completely resolved and she was able to return to work after a successful endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
ISSN:0026-6620