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Review
. 2018 Feb;34(1):27-32.
doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2017.09.003.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Distal Radius Fractures

David Pope  1 , Peter Tang  2
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Review

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Distal Radius Fractures

David Pope et al. Hand Clin. 2018 Feb.

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) after distal radius fractures can present in 3 forms: acute, transient, and delayed. Acute CTS requires an emergent carpal tunnel release. Many patients with transient CTS after distal radius fracture do not require surgical release of the carpal tunnel once the fracture is repaired. Prophylactic carpal tunnel release in the absence of signs and symptoms of CTS after a distal radius fracture is not indicated. For patients with delayed CTS after a distal radius fracture, all possible causes of nerve compression should be considered and addressed in standard fashion.

Keywords: Acute carpal tunnel syndrome; Carpal tunnel release; Distal radius fractures; Nerve compression.

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