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Billig JI, Kotsis SV, Kong L, Wang L, Chung KC. Predictors and Variation in Steroid Injection Use for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from a Multicenter Quality Collaborative. Plast Reconstr Surg 2024; 153:1075-1082. [PMID: 37384880 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Steroid injections are commonly used as first-line treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); however, research has shown that their benefit is generally short term, and many patients go on to receive carpal tunnel release (CTR). The purpose of this study was to determine the variation in steroid injection use by hand surgeons. METHODS The authors analyzed data from a nine-center hand surgery quality collaborative. Data from 1586 patients (2381 hands) were included if they underwent elective CTR at one of the sites. Mixed effects logistic regression models were used to examine the association of receipt of steroid injection and association of receipt of more than one steroid injection among patient-level covariates. RESULTS Steroid injection use significantly varied by practice, ranging from 12% to 53% of patients. The odds of receiving a steroid injection were 1.4 times higher for women ( P < 0.01), 1.6 times higher for patients with chronic pain syndrome ( P < 0.01), 0.5 times lower for patients with moderate electromyography (EMG) classification, and 0.4 times lower for patients with severe EMG classification (both P < 0.01). Patients with high scores on the Six-Item CTS Scale ( P = 0.02) and patients with moderate ( P = 0.04) or severe EMG ( P = 0.05) classification had lower odds of receiving multiple steroid injections. Complete symptomatic improvement after steroid injection was significantly reported by patients with a high Six-Item CTS Scale score ( P = 0.03) and patients with severe EMG classification ( P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS The authors found wide patient-level and practice-level variation in the use of steroid injections before CTR. These findings underscore the need for improved data and standard practice guidelines regarding which patients benefit from steroid injection. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Risk, III.
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan
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Doh CH, Kim YJ, Kim JK, Lee J, Shin YH. Association of carpal tunnel syndrome risk factors with treatment modality selection focusing on corticosteroid injection and surgery: A nationwide population-based study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37781. [PMID: 38640326 PMCID: PMC11029960 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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Several studies have revealed the risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, no studies have evaluated the influence of these risk factors on the selection of treatment modalities for CTS. This study aimed to determine the influence of CTS risk factors on the selection of CTS treatment modalities with a focus on corticosteroid injection (CI) and surgery. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients aged ≥20 years with newly diagnosed CTS in the Korean health insurance review and assessment service between 2010 and 2019. We evaluated the demographic information, the existence of CTS risk factors, and the applied treatment modalities for CTS, including CI and operation. The CTS risk factors include age, sex, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis of the hand or wrist, rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, gout, chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis, antiestrogen or aromatase inhibitor medication, and a history of distal radius fracture (DRF). Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted. Age over 80 years was the most significantly associated factor for the selection of CI in CTS (odd ratio [OR], 2.149; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.092 to 2.209; P < .001). Among underlying diseases or medications, CKD on dialysis (OR, 4.001; 95% CI, 3.819-4.193; P < .001) was the most significant associated factor for the selection of operation for CTS, followed by a history of DRF (OR, 1.803; 95% CI, 1.749-1.860; P < .001). Old age was the most significantly related factor for selecting CI. Among underlying diseases or medications, CKD on dialysis and the history of DRF were the most significantly related factors for selecting operative treatment. For these patients, clinicians should proactively consider an operation to reduce the long-term discomfort and economic burdens.
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- Chang Hyun Doh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Savolainen A, Nietosvaara Y, Sirola J, Hytönen M, Reito A, Heikkinen N, Räisänen MP. Skin closUre in carPal tunnEl Release (SUPER): protocol for a blinded randomised controlled trial comparing absorbable and non-absorbable sutures in carpal tunnel release. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e082289. [PMID: 38626975 PMCID: PMC11029360 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common disorder affecting a substantial portion of the general population. Surgical intervention is often deemed necessary, with the median nerve release being one of the most frequent operations. Optimising all the aspects of this procedure can enhance patient satisfaction with the treatment. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We aim to determine the differences in the aesthetic outcome of the scar as well as the pain experienced during the healing process between the use of absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. The primary outcome measure will be the patients' subjective satisfaction with the aesthetic appearance of the scar 1 year after the operation. Secondary outcomes will include a similar evaluation of the aesthetics performed by a blinded outcome assessor, as well as pain experienced by the patients during the 2 weeks postoperatively. The severity and improvement of the patients' symptoms will also be measured by a Finnish version of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire. Costs will be evaluated for both groups. Safety of the wound closure will be followed and reported. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This protocol was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Northern Savo Hospital District (2319/2021). The trial will be conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice and the Declaration of Helsinki. The results will be disseminated through publication in peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05503719.
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- University of Eastern Finland School of Medicine, Kuopio, Finland
- Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland School of Medicine, Kuopio, Finland
- Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland School of Medicine, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland School of Medicine, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- Tampere Universities, Tampere, Finland
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Hu J, Hu C. Metacarpal Small Incision for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. J Vis Exp 2024. [PMID: 38647277 DOI: 10.3791/65808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) techniques have been established as a successful treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome and have proven equally effective as traditional open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) techniques in relieving pain and numbness. However, patients who undergo OCTR are more likely to experience scar tenderness and pillar pain and take longer to return to work. We present here a method of metacarpal small incision for carpal tunnel release (MSICTR) as a safe, reliable, cost-effective alternative surgical decompression of the median nerve of the wrist. This technique utilizes a metacarpal small incision and direct visualization of the median nerve and carpal tunnel contents, reducing the risk of permanent injury and neurasthenia when compared to traditional OCTR. MSICTR is also suitable for the examination of the median nerve, surrounding tendon sheath, or space-occupying lesions. MSICTR is associated with shorter operation times, less postoperative pain, faster recovery, and improved cosmetic results when compared to traditional OCTR. Therefore, MSICTR is an effective surgical decompression of the median nerve for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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- Jingen Hu
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University; Department of Orthopedics, Liangzhu Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University (The First People's Hospital Of Yuhang District, Hangzhou);
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- Intensive Care Unit, Zhejiang Hospital
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Geoghegan L, Carolina M, French J, Harrison CJ, Rodrigues JN. Health-related quality of life in patients with conditions affecting the hand: meta-analysis. Br J Surg 2024; 111:znae067. [PMID: 38593043 PMCID: PMC11003527 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znae067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Health state utility values provide the quality component of quality-adjusted life years and are essential for health economic analyses, such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Technology Appraisal. The aims of this systematic review were to: catalogue utility values for health states experienced by patients with hand conditions; provide pooled utility estimates for common hand conditions; and determine how utilities have been estimated. METHODS A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted (registered in PROSPERO, the international prospective register of systematic reviews (CRD42021226098)). Five databases were searched from inception until April 2023 (Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL)). All studies that reported primary utility values for hand health states in adult patients were eligible for inclusion. Pooled utility estimates were determined across conditions and intervention status using random-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 10 254 articles were identified; 57 studies met the full inclusion criteria and reported 363 distinct health state utility values. Health state utility values were estimated using a range of methods; the most common measure was the EQ-5D. Pooled utility estimates for carpal tunnel syndrome and hand osteoarthritis before surgical intervention were 0.69 (95% c.i. 0.66 to 0.73) and 0.63 (95% c.i. 0.60 to 0.67) respectively. CONCLUSION Pooled utility estimates for patients with untreated carpal tunnel syndrome and hand osteoarthritis are 11% and 18% lower than age-matched population norms respectively. Hand conditions have a significant detrimental impact on health-related quality of life and this study provides catalogued utility values for use in future economic analyses to support the delivery of value-based hand surgery.
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- Luke Geoghegan
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- University of Birmingham Medical School, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University of Warwick, Warwick, UK
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK
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Seth I, Gracias D, Rozen WM. Response to "Letter Regarding 'Exploring the Role of a Large Language Model on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Management: An Observation Study of ChatGPT'". J Hand Surg Am 2024; 49:e3-e4. [PMID: 38569791 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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- Ishith Seth
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peninsula Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, The University of Monash, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Townsville Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Peninsula Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, The University of Monash, Victoria, Australia
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Eachempati KK, Parameswaran A, Yadav VK, Kumar RP, Ponnala VK, Apsingi S. Thrombosed Persistent Median Artery with Coexisting Bifid Median Nerve in a Robotic Arthroplasty Surgeon: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2024; 14:01709767-202406000-00014. [PMID: 38635780 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.24.00071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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CASE A 47-year-old orthopaedic surgeon presented with acute volar left wrist pain. He performed over 250 robot-assisted knee arthroplasties each year. Color Doppler evaluation revealed bilateral persistent median arteries and bifid median nerves, with focal occlusive thrombosis of the left median artery. He was advised rest and oral aspirin. He could return to his professional activities after 1 month. He had no recurrence of symptoms at 1 year of follow-up. CONCLUSION Orthopaedic surgeons use vibrating hand tools on a daily basis. The possibility of hand-arm vibration syndrome must be considered in the differential diagnosis of wrist pain among orthopaedic surgeons.
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Nakamichi R, Saito T, Shimamura Y, Hamada M, Nishida K, Ozaki T. Comparison of early clinical outcome in carpal tunnel release - mini-open technique with palmar incision vs. endoscopic technique with wrist crease incision. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:251. [PMID: 38561698 PMCID: PMC10983724 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-07151-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to examine two techniques for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, mini-Open Carpal Tunnel Release (mini-OCTR) and Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release (ECTR), to compare their therapeutic efficacy. METHODS Sixteen patients who underwent mini-OCTR in palmar incision and 17 patients who underwent ECTR in the wrist crease incision were included in the study. All patients presented preoperatively and at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively and were assessed with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (DASH). We also assessed the pain and cosmetic VAS of the entire affected hand or surgical wound, and the patient's satisfaction with the surgery. RESULTS In the objective evaluation, both surgical techniques showed improvement at 6 months postoperatively. The DASH score was significantly lower in the ECTR group (average = 3 months: 13.6, 6 months: 11.9) than in the mini-OCTR group (average = 3 months: 27.3, 6 months: 20.6) at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Also, the pain VAS score was significantly lower in the ECTR group (average = 17.1) than in the mini-OCTR group (average = 36.6) at 3 months postoperatively. The cosmetic VAS was significantly lower in the ECTR group (average = 1 month: 15.3, 3 months: 12.2, 6 months: 5.41) than in the mini-OCTR group (average = 1 month: 33.3, 3 months: 31.2, 6 months: 24.8) at all time points postoperatively. Patient satisfaction scores tended to be higher in the ECTR group (average = 3.3) compared to the mini-OCTR group (average = 2.7). CONCLUSIONS ECTR in wrist increase incision resulted in better pain and cosmetic recovery in an early postoperative phase compared with mini-OCTR in palmar incision. Our findings suggest that ECTR is an effective technique for patient satisfaction.
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- Ryo Nakamichi
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kitaku, 700-8558, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kitaku, 700-8558, Okayama, Japan.
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kitaku, 700-8558, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Okayama University Hospital, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kitaku, 700-8558, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kitaku, 700-8558, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kitaku, 700-8558, Okayama, Japan
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Westenberg RF, DiGiovanni PL, Schep NWL, Eberlin KR, Chen NC, Coert JH. Does Revision Carpal Tunnel Release Result in Long-Term Outcomes Equivalent to Single Carpal Tunnel Release? A Matched Case-Control Analysis. Plast Reconstr Surg 2024; 153:746e-757e. [PMID: 37189245 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aims of this study were to evaluate long-term patient-reported outcomes after revision carpal tunnel release (CTR); compare these outcomes with those of patients who had a single CTR and a comparable age, sex, race, type of initial surgery, and follow-up time; and assess which factors are associated with worse patient-reported outcomes after revision CTR. METHODS The authors retrospectively identified 7351 patients who had a single CTR and 113 patients who had a revision CTR for carpal tunnel syndrome between January of 2002 and December of 2015 at five academic urban hospitals. Of these 113 revision CTR cases, 37 patients completed a follow-up questionnaire including the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ), the Numerical Rating Scale for Pain Intensity, and satisfaction score. Those who completed the follow-up questionnaire were randomly matched to five controls (patients who had a single CTR) based on age, sex, race, type of initial surgery, and follow-up time. Of these 185 matched controls, 65 completed the follow-up questionnaire. RESULTS A linear mixed effects model using matched sets as a random effect showed that patients who had a revision CTR had a higher total BCTQ score, Numerical Rating Scale for Pain Intensity score, and a lower satisfaction score at time of follow-up than patients who had a single CTR. Multivariable linear regression showed that thenar muscle atrophy before the revision surgery was independently associated with more pain after revision surgery. CONCLUSION Patients improve after revision CTR, but generally have more pain, have a higher BCTQ score, and are less satisfied at long-term follow-up compared with patients who had a single CTR.
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- Ritsaart F Westenberg
- From the Massachusetts General Hospital
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht
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Darden FK, Patel A, Merrell G. Being a Better Starfish Thrower, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Cardiac Amyloidosis: The Hand Surgeon's Opportunity to Make a Profound Difference. J Hand Surg Am 2024; 49:373-376. [PMID: 38363260 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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In recent years, there is increasing literature in cardiac and hand surgery journals demonstrating a stronger association between seemingly idiopathic carpal tunnel and amyloidosis. Despite this, it can be difficult for hand surgeons to identify who need biopsies, and this is further complicated by the cost of a biopsy and the low likelihood that a patient has cardiac amyloidosis. In patients with cardiac amyloidosis and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), CTS is typically diagnosed 5-10 years prior. Early diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis is crucial, as current medications work to slow disease progression, but do not treat existing amyloid deposits. Hand surgeons can play an essential role in early diagnosis. The patient case discussed describes a man who had a carpal tunnel biopsy because of his bilateral CTS, recurrent trigger fingers, and his age. After confirmation of amyloidosis, he was referred for cardiac amyloidosis evaluation. Testing confirmed this diagnosis, and he was started on tafamidis, which studies show provide patients an opportunity for increased survival and quality of life. The responsibility falls on cardiologists and hand surgeons to continue refining the indications for carpal tunnel biopsy and spreading awareness of carpal tunnel biopsy and amyloid testing, as much work is still needed.
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- Department of Cardiology, Saint Vincent Medical Group, Indianapolis, IN
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- Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, IN.
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Khodadadi F, Bagheri SR, Ahmadi S, Rahmatinezhad M, Arjmandnia F, Abdi A, Alimohammadi E. The association between menopausal status and clinical outcomes of female patients with carpal tunnel release: a retrospective observational study. Int J Neurosci 2024; 134:318-322. [PMID: 35815446 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2022.2100783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The relationship between menopausal status and clinical outcomes of female patients with carpal tunnel release (CTR) has been not clearly investigated. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of CTR among women with different menopausal statuses. METHODS Two hundred-eighteen consecutive female patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) who underwent surgery at our hospital between May 2016 and May 2020 were included in this study. Based on whether subjects had undergone menopause before surgery, they were divided into three groups: the premenopausal group, the early postmenopausal group (less than 10 years since menopause) and the late postmenopausal group (more than 10 years since menopause). The clinical outcome was assessed before surgery and at six-month postoperative visits using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ). RESULTS There were 86 patients in the premenopausal group, 70 patients in the early postmenopausal group and 62 patients in the late postmenopausal group. All the groups showed significant improvements in their Symptom Severity Scale (SSS) and Functional Status Scale (FSS) compared with preoperative scores. Although, there was a significant difference between the groups based and post-surgical SSS and FSS (p < 0.05). Patients in the postmenopausal group had less improvement in SSS and FSS in comparison with those in the other groups (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our results showed that all the groups had significant improvement in their SSS and FSS. However, the clinical outcomes were poorer in late postmenopausal patients than in premenopausal or early postmenopausal patients. These findings can be used in pre-operative counseling and interpretation of outcomes in women with CTR.
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- Foziyeh Khodadadi
- Department of anesthesiology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of neurosurgery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Imam Reza hospital, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Imam Reza hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of anesthesiology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Imam Reza hospital, Nursing and midwifery school, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of neurosurgery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Imam Reza hospital, Kermanshah, Iran
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Sugrue R. Letter Regarding "Exploring the Role of a Large Language Model on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Management: An Observation Study of ChatGPT". J Hand Surg Am 2024; 49:e1. [PMID: 38569790 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Ozdag Y, Koshinski JL, Carry BJ, Gardner JM, Garcia VC, Dwyer CL, Akoon A, Klena JC, Grandizio LC. A Comparison of Amyloid Deposition in Endoscopic and Open Carpal Tunnel Release. J Hand Surg Am 2024; 49:301-309. [PMID: 38363261 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2024.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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PURPOSE Previous investigations assessing the incidence of amyloidosis detected with biopsy during carpal tunnel release (CTR) have focused on open CTR (OCTR). Prior authors have suggested that biopsy may be more technically challenging during endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR). Our purpose was to compare differences in the incidence of amyloid deposition detected during ECTR versus OCTR. METHODS We reviewed all primary ECTR and OCTR during which a biopsy for amyloid was obtained between February 2022 and June 2023. All procedures were performed by five upper-extremity surgeons from a single institution. Congo red staining was used to determine the presence of amyloid deposition in either the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) or tenosynovium. All positive cases underwent subtype analysis and protein identification through liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Baseline demographics were recorded for each case, and the incidence of positive biopsy was compared between ECTR and OCTR cases. RESULTS A total of 282 cases were included for analysis (143 ECTR and 139 OCTR). The mean age was 67 years, and 45% of cases were women. Baseline demographics were similar except for a significantly higher incidence of diabetes in OCTR cases (13% vs 33%). Overall, 13% of CTR cases had a positive biopsy. There was a statistically significant difference in the incidence of amyloid deposition detected during biopsy in ECTR cases (3.5%) compared with OCTR cases (23%). CONCLUSIONS Biopsy performed during ECTR may result in a lower incidence of amyloid detection. Future basic science investigation may be necessary to determine histologic differences between tenosynovium proximal and distal to the leading edge of the TCL. When surgeons plan a biopsy during surgical release of the carpal tunnel, an open approach may be advantageous. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic II.
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- Yagiz Ozdag
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Danville, PA
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Institute, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine and Dermatology, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Danville, PA.
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Sandy-Hindmarch O, Molina-Alvarez M, Wiberg A, Furniss D, Schmid AB. Higher densities of T-lymphocytes in the subsynovial connective tissue of people with carpal tunnel syndrome. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0300046. [PMID: 38451901 PMCID: PMC10919581 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Symptoms in people with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are traditionally attributed to neural tissue, but recent studies suggest that the subsynovial connective tissue (SSCT) may also play a role in CTS. The SSCT undergoes fibrotic thickening which is generally described as "non-inflammatory" based on basic histology. This study uses immunohistochemistry to determine the presence of macrophages and T-cells within SSCT and their relationship with symptoms in people with CTS. SSCT was collected from twenty people with CTS and eight controls undergoing wrist fracture surgery. Immunohistochemical quantification of CD3+ T-cells and CD68+ macrophage densities as well as CD4+/CD8+ T-cell subpopulations were compared between groups using independent t-tests. Spearman correlations were used to identify associations between immune cell densities and CTS symptom scores. The density of CD3+ T-cells was significantly higher in SSCT of people with CTS compared to controls (CTS mean 26.7 (SD 13.7); controls 6.78 (6.3), p = 0.0005) while the density of CD68+ macrophages was lower (CTS mean 9.5 (SD 6.0); controls 17.7 (8.2), p = 0.0058). Neither CD68+ nor CD3+ cell densities correlated with symptom scores. In contrast to previous assumptions, our data show that the SSCT in the carpal tunnel in both people with CTS and controls is not devoid of immune cells. Whereas the higher density of CD68+ macrophages in control participants may be associated with their early recruitment after acute fracture, CD3+ cells within the SSCT may play a role in chronic CTS.
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- Oliver Sandy-Hindmarch
- Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, Area of Pharmacology, Nutrition and Bromatology, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Czigléczki G, Berényi G. [Ultrasound-guided decompression in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome]. Orv Hetil 2024; 165:346-350. [PMID: 38431905 DOI: 10.1556/650.2024.32989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
Abstract
Bevezetés: A kéztőalagút-szindróma hazánkban is gyakran
előforduló megbetegedés, akár minden 10. embert érintheti. Korai tüneteinek
felismerése elengedhetetlen az időben történő diagnózishoz és a beavatkozáshoz.
Súlyos vagy konzervatív kezelésekre nem reagáló esetekben sebészeti beavatkozás
válhat szükségessé. Célkitűzés: A jelen közlemény célja egy
hazánkban újonnan meghonosított, ultrahangvezérelt dekompressziós műtét
bemutatása és eredményeinek taglalása. Módszer: A műtét
egynapos sebészeti ellátás keretében történik, lokális érzéstelenítésben.
Ultrahang segítségével azonosítjuk a medianus ideg lefutását, a fontosabb
érképleteket, biztonsági határokat. 2 mm-es bőrmetszésen keresztül folyamatos
ultrahangkontroll alatt vezetjük be a műtéti eszközöket. A sarlós szikével
alulról metsszük át a ligamentum carpi transversumot, így dekomprimálva a
medianus ideget. A teljes dekompressziót igazoljuk ultrahanggal és
segédeszközökkel is. A sebet a legtöbb esetben ragasztjuk.
Eredmények: A módszert 44 beteg esetében végeztük 2022.
október és 2023. november között. A műtétet megelőzően minden esetben
ultrahangvizsgálat is történt a szekunder okok és a kontraindikáló tényezők
(például egyedi éranatómia) kizárására. Műtéti indikációnak az
elektrofiziológiailag igazolt, közepes vagy súlyos fokú idegi károsodást,
továbbá a betegek által jelzett, az életminőséget jelentősen rontó, tűrhetetlen
panaszokat tekintettük. Intraoperatív vagy major komplikációt egyetlen esetben
sem tapasztaltunk. 2 esetben jelentkezett kisebb komplikáció (bőrpír, hosszabb
gyógyulás a kéz túl korai erőltetése miatt). A betegek már a műtétet követő 2.
naptól a tünetek jelentős csökkenését tapasztalták, és az operált kezüket a
mindennapokban használhatták. A zsibbadásos panaszok megszűnése átlagosan 2,5
hét alatt következett be. Következtetés: Az ultrahangvezérelt
dekompresszió kiváló és biztonságos lehetőséget nyújt a kéztőalagút-szindróma
minimálisan invazív kezelésére. A technika fő előnyei közül kiemelhető az apró
vágásból származó kisebb fokú hegesedés, valamint a rövid ideig tartó
rehabilitáció és munkába való gyors visszatérés lehetősége. Orv Hetil. 2024;
165(9): 346–350.
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- 1 Szent Magdolna Magánkórház Budapest Magyarország
- 2 Országos Mentális, Ideggyógyászati és Idegsebészeti Intézet Budapest Magyarország
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Aloi NF, Rahman H, Fowler JR. Changes in Cross-sectional Area of the Median Nerve and Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Scores After Carpal Tunnel Release. Hand (N Y) 2024; 19:212-216. [PMID: 36189893 PMCID: PMC10953518 DOI: 10.1177/15589447221127336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND We hypothesized that postoperative Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) scores and ultrasound (US) measurements of the median nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) at the distal wrist crease are significantly decreased at 2-week, 6-week, and ≥ 6 months follow-up appointments, compared with baseline values. METHODS This study was a retrospective chart review of patients who presented to a single hand clinic with evidence of carpal tunnel syndrome over a 6-year period (2014-2020). Patients received baseline US measurements of the median nerve CSA as well as completion of the BCTQ, and for the patients who underwent carpal tunnel release (CTR), postoperative US measurements and questionnaire scores were obtained at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, or ≥ 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS This study included 224 separate wrists. Median Nerve CSA measurements were 13.2 ± 4.5 mm2 at baseline, 11.9 ± 3.6 mm2 at 2 weeks postoperatively, 11.6 ± 4.5 mm2 at 6 weeks postoperatively, and 11.7 ± 4.3 mm2 at 6 months or more (P = .002). The BCTQ Symptom Severity Scale scores were 3.14 ± 0.76 at baseline, 1.76 ± 0.63 at 2 weeks, 1.68 ± 0.70 at 6 weeks, and 1.41 ± 0.64 at 6 months or longer (P < .001). The BCTQ Functional Status Scale scores were 2.56 ± 0.89 at baseline, 2.03 ± .1.0 at 2 weeks, 1.65 ± 0.77 at 6 weeks, and 1.36 ± 0.61 at 6 months or longer (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrated a sustained decrease in median nerve CSA and patient-reported outcomes following CTR at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and between 6 and 12 months.
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA, USA
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Chow I, Kaufmann RA, Goitz RJ, Fowler JR. A Logistic Regression Analysis of Factors Associated with Guarded Outcome after Carpal Tunnel Release in Symptomatic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg 2024; 153:584e-596e. [PMID: 37257128 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) is a validated measurement tool to assess the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome, and improvements in the BCTQ after carpal tunnel release (CTR) have been demonstrated to influence patient satisfaction. The authors hypothesized that patient-related factors influence response in BCTQ subscales, including the Symptom Severity Scale and the Functional Status Scale, after CTR. METHODS Patients who underwent surgery with follow-up BCTQ were identified from a prospectively maintained database. Paired t tests were used to compare BCTQ subscales at each follow-up time point. Minimal clinically important differences were set. Patients below these thresholds were deemed as having failure to improve after CTR. Univariate analysis was used to identify risk factors for failure to improve after CTR. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors for failure to improve after CTR. RESULTS A total of 106 patients met inclusion criteria. Patients demonstrated significant improvements at all follow-up time points. The factor most associated with improvement beyond the minimal clinically important differences was a more severe score in the respective domain assessed. Other independent factors that influenced outcome after CTR included race, concomitant cubital tunnel release, sex, and age. CONCLUSIONS CTR results in significant improvements in BCTQ and its subscales, with improvements stabilizing after 6 weeks. In a select cohort of patients, failure to improve after CTR occurs with factors independently associated with a lower degree of improvement. Identification of patients with these risk factors will provide a basis for counseling and increased monitoring of patients at risk for a guarded prognosis. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Risk, III.
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- Ian Chow
- From the Departments of Plastic Surgery
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Charubhumi V, Chepla KJ. Discussion: An Analysis of Treatment Choices among White and African American Medicaid Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg 2024; 153:656-657. [PMID: 38385722 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center
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Hooper RC, Tong Y, Sanders HM, Wang L, Chung KC. An Analysis of Treatment Choices among White and African American Medicaid Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Plast Reconstr Surg 2024; 153:649-655. [PMID: 37184528 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common compressive neuropathy and has severe long-term effects on hand function if surgery is delayed significantly following diagnosis. The authors investigated the timespan between diagnosis and surgical intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome among African American and White patients on Medicaid. METHODS Using the MarketScan Truven Database Medicaid Supplement 2009 to 2020, the authors identified patients with CTS. Demographic data and time intervals between diagnosis and treatment were collected and analyzed using chi-square test and regression models. RESULTS A total of 361,942 African American and White Medicaid patients with a diagnosis of CTS were included in the study. Overall, 21.4% of White patients compared with 13.6% of African American patients chose surgery as their first and only option ( P < 0.001). A greater proportion of White patients underwent surgery less than 6 months after diagnosis compared with African Americans (75.5% and 67.7%, respectively; P < 0.001). African American women underwent surgery at a significantly lower rate compared with White women (13.8% and 21.8%, respectively); P < 0.001). Despite the increase in rates of surgery among both groups, the gap in use of surgery widened from a 6.6% difference in 2009 to a difference of 9.5% in 2020 between racial groups. CONCLUSIONS African American race and female sex are significantly correlated with choice of treatment and time to surgery among Medicaid patients with CTS. Identification of the relationship between health care disparities and the decision to undergo surgery is the first step in the development of strategies to mitigate underuse of this quality-of-life-improving procedure.
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- Rachel C Hooper
- From the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Michigan Medicine
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan
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- Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School
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Grandizio LC, Mettler AW, Hayes DS, Garcia VC, El Koussaify J, Manzar S, Klena JC. A Comparison of Early Complication Rates of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release With and Without Resident Involvement. J Hand Surg Am 2024; 49:222-229. [PMID: 38159093 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the complication rates of endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) relative to orthopedic resident trainee involvement in the procedure. METHODS All patients undergoing isolated, elective ECTR by two attending surgeons within a 59-month period were analyzed. Cases were categorized as the following according to the degree of resident involvement: ECTR performed by attending with either no resident or a resident as an assistant (group 1), resident performing a portion of the procedure (group 2), and resident performing the entire procedure (group 3). Early postoperative complications and/or intraoperative conversion to an open procedure were the outcomes of interest. We used a noninferiority design, hypothesizing that resident involvement would not be associated with inferior outcomes compared with cases without resident involvement. Multiple logistic regression models, adjusted for patient demographic and surgical characteristics, were fit to assess the relationship between resident involvement groups and complication/conversion outcomes. RESULTS A total of 1,167 ECTR cases (895 patients) were performed and returned for postoperative follow-up for at least 2 weeks after surgery. Operative time was significantly shorter for group 1 cases versus group 2 and 3 cases. The early postoperative complication and conversion rates were 1.7% and 1.0%, respectively. Superficial infection (1.2%), deep infection (0.3%), and transient neuropraxia (0.3%) occurred infrequently and did not differ relative to resident involvement. No differences in the odds of complication and/or conversion relative to resident involvement were observed. CONCLUSIONS The results of ECTR performed entirely or in part by attending-supervised resident trainees were not inferior to ECTR performed by an attending surgeon regarding the odds of experiencing complications or conversion to an open procedure. With appropriate supervision, ECTR can be performed safely by orthopedic and plastic surgery residents. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic II.
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- Louis C Grandizio
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
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- Henry Hood Research Center, Biostatistics Core, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
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Brown CR, Bergin JD, Deal DN. Amyloidosis and Considerations for the Hand Surgeon. J Hand Surg Am 2024; 49:260-266. [PMID: 38043036 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Amyloidosis can lead to cardiac, renal, and other multiorgan failure. New treatments have become available that can prolong survival but rely on early diagnosis. Manifestations of amyloidosis in hand surgery include carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, peripheral neuropathy, and spontaneous distal biceps rupture. Often, these can predate systemic amyloidosis, offering hand surgeons an opportunity to diagnose patients with amyloidosis before systemic disease, refer them for treatment, and potentially alter disease course and prolong survival. In this review, we describe the pathophysiology and two most common subtypes of amyloidosis seen by hand surgeons. We provide guidance on biopsy practices and referral for patients with amyloidosis. Lastly, we provide a brief overview of the treatments for amyloidosis and their effect on disease course.
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- Chelsea R Brown
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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Peter-Okaka UI, Shiri S, Owodunni O, Bagheri SR, Jalilian A, Uzoukwu C, Eden S, Alimohammadi E. Are there any benefits for post-operative splinting after carpal tunnel release? A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:163. [PMID: 38383364 PMCID: PMC10880356 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07230-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a controversy on the effectiveness of post-operating splinting in patients with carpal tunnel release (CTR) surgery. This study aimed to systematically evaluate various outcomes regarding the effectiveness of post-operating splinting in CTR surgery. METHODS Multiple databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Cochrane, were searched for terms related to carpal tunnel syndrome. A total of eight studies involving 596 patients were included in this meta-analysis. The quality of studies was evaluated, and their risk of bias was calculated using the methodological index for non-randomized studies (MINORS) and Cochrane's collaboration tool for assessing the risk of bias in randomized controlled trials. Data including the visual analogue scale (VAS), pinch strength, grip strength, two-point discrimination, symptom severity score (SSS), and functional status scale (FSS) were extracted. RESULTS Our analysis showed no significant differences between the splinted and non-splinted groups based on the VAS, SSS, FSS, grip strength, pinch strength, and two-point discrimination. The calculated values of the standardized mean difference (SMD) or the weighted mean difference (WMD) and a 95% confidence interval (CI) for different variables were as follows: VAS [SMD = 0.004, 95% CI (-0.214, 0.222)], pinch strength [WMD = 1.061, 95% CI (-0.559, 2.681)], grip strength [SMD = 0.178, 95% CI (-0.014, 0.369)], SSS [WMD = 0.026, 95% CI (- 0.191, 0.242)], FSS [SMD = 0.089, 95% CI (-0.092, 0.269)], and the two-point discrimination [SMD = 0.557, 95% CI (-0.140, 1.253)]. CONCLUSIONS Our findings revealed no statistically significant differences between the splinted and non-splinted groups in terms of the VAS, SSS, FSS, grip strength, pinch strength, and two-point discrimination. These results indicate that there is no substantial evidence supporting a significant advantage of post-operative splinting after CTR.
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Taleghani and Imam Ali Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of New Mexico Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Semmes Murphey Clinic and University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Singh RP, Maurya AP, Rout AK, Singh S. Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to a giant lipoma of the wrist and distal forearm. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e256971. [PMID: 38373813 PMCID: PMC10882456 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-256971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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In up to 2% of the population, benign tumours called lipomas can develop. When they are more than 5 cm, they are considered giant lipomas. Giant lipomas of the distal forearm and hand may cause compression to the underlying tissues, nerves and muscles, even though they are typically asymptomatic. An older woman with soft tissue swelling in her right wrist and forearm, and numbness and pain in her right hand presented to the general surgery outpatient clinic. Her numb fingers indicated that the median nerve was compressed, and an MRI scan of her wrist and forearm revealed median nerve compression due to a giant lipoma with a dimension of about 9.2×3.4×4 cm. A surgical excision was done with an intraoperative nerve stimulator, and the specimen sent for histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of lipoma. Pain, numbness and motor power improved within 1 week postoperatively, and the patient was discharged.
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- General Surgery, AIIMS Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Douglas S, Sax OC, Dubin J, Remily E, Bains SS, Hameed D, Chen Z, Ingari JV. Comparative analysis of open versus endoscopic carpal tunnel release in a comprehensive national database. Hand Surg Rehabil 2024; 43:101615. [PMID: 37939918 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2023.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive neuropathy. There is limited evidence to support endoscopic compared to open carpal tunnel release according to the 2016 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline on carpal tunnel syndrome. The purpose of the present study was to assess differences between the two procedures by comparing 30- and 90-day complications and mean hospital costs in a large patient population. METHODS Using the national Mariner15 Database by PearlDiver Technologies, we retrospectively studied 27,192 carpal tunnel syndrome patients who received carpal tunnel release using an endoscopic or open surgical approach from 2010 to 2019. Patients who met the inclusion criteria were grouped and case-matched at a 1:1 ratio through the corresponding International Classification of Diseases codes (n = 13,596) and assessed for 30- and 90-day complications such as median nerve injury, superficial palmar arch injury, and revision carpal tunnel release surgery. Univariate analysis was used to compare outcomes and a multivariate regression was performed to identify risk factors associated with each outcome. RESULTS Endoscopic carpal tunnel release was associated with a higher rate of median nerve injury than open release at 30 days (0.3% vs. 0.1% odds ratio, 2.21; 95% confidence interval, 1.29-3.81; p < 0.05) and 90 days (0.4% vs. 0.3%; odds ratio, 1.77; 95% confidence interval, 1.16-2.70; p < 0.05). Endoscopic release was also associated with a higher rate of superficial palmar arch injury (0.1% vs. 0%; odds ratio, 25.02; 95% confidence interval, 1.48-423.0; p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS In the present study, risk of median nerve injury and vascular injury was higher after endoscopic than open carpal tunnel release. At 90 days, all-cause revision rates were similar between techniques. Surgeons should understand these differences, to optimize surgical decision-making. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic, IIIa.
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- Scott Douglas
- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA.
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Warburton C, Cabrera C, Perez O, Capelle J, Dodds SD, Jose J. Identifying anatomic landmarks and median nerve characteristics for the analysis of persistent carpal tunnel syndrome using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Skeletal Radiol 2024; 53:299-305. [PMID: 37432476 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-023-04397-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve entrapment neuropathy in the USA. In this study, we define anatomical landmarks to assess symptomatic and asymptomatic cohorts with persistent CTS using MRI imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS Distal vs proximal incomplete release was determined using the distal most aspect of the hook of hamate and the distal wrist crease. An incomplete release showed the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) intact at either boundary. Twenty-one patients with persistent CTS were analyzed for incomplete release, median nerve enlargement and T2 signal hyperintensity, and flattening ratio using postoperative wrist MRI. These findings were compared to a ten-patient asymptomatic persistent CTS control group. Fisher's exact and a Student's two-tailed t-tests were used to determine statistical significance. RESULTS In the symptomatic persistent CTS group, 13 (61.9%) incomplete releases were identified, 5 (38.5%) incomplete distally, and 1 (7.7%) incomplete proximally. There was no statistical significance in the rate of incomplete releases when compared to the asymptomatic group (p = 1.00). T2 signal hyperintensity and enlargement at the site of release showed no statistical significance, (p = 0.319 and p = 0.999, respectively). The mean flattening ratio at the site of release in the symptomatic group (2.45 ± 0.7) was statistically significant compared to the asymptomatic group (1.48 ± 0.46), (p = 0.007). CONCLUSION Utilizing the established landmarks, the full length of the TCL can be assessed via MRI. Additionally, evaluation of the median nerve flattening ratio at the level of the incomplete release may be utilized as an aid to the clinical management of persistent CTS.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Sprangers PN, Westenberg RF, Langer MF, Oflazoglu K, van der Heijden EPA. State of the art review. Complications after carpal tunnel release. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2024; 49:201-214. [PMID: 38315129 DOI: 10.1177/17531934231196407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Carpal tunnel release (CTR) is the most performed surgery of the upper extremity. It is effective but not without complications. This state-of-the-art review covers most common intra- and postoperative complications after CTR. As endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) has developed over time, severe complications, such as nerve lesions, have diminished. ECTR still has a higher risk on transient nerve lesions. Open CTR on the other hand has a higher incidence of wound-related problems, including scar tenderness, irrespective of incision used. Most complications, such as pillar pain and infection, are ill-defined in the literature, leaving the exact incidence unknown and proposing challenges in treatment. The same is true for failure of treatment. Optimizing the length and location of incisions has played a vital role in reducing intra- and postoperative complications in CTR. It is expected that technical advances, such as ultrasound-guided percutaneous carpal tunnel release, will continue to play a role in the future.Level of evidence: V.
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- Philippe N Sprangers
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Clinic Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Tosin D, Antoniadis G, Wirtz CR, Pedro MT. [Rare Compression Syndrome of the Median Nerve due to a Supracondylar Humeral Process and a Ligament of Struthers]. HANDCHIR MIKROCHIR P 2024; 56:101-105. [PMID: 38359863 DOI: 10.1055/a-2234-4636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION A supracondylar process is a bony spur on the distal anteromedial surface of the humerus, and it is considered an anatomical variant with a prevalence of 0.4-2.7% according to anatomical studies. In almost all cases, it is associated with a fibrous, sometimes ossified ligament, which extends from the supracondylar process to the medial epicondyle. This ligament is known in the literature as the ligament of Struthers, named after the Scottish anatomist who first described it in detail in 1854. In rare cases, the supracondylar process can be a clinically relevant finding as a cause of nerve compression syndrome. The median and ulnar nerve can be trapped by the ring-shaped structure formed by the ligament of Struthers and the supracondylar process. CASE REPORT A 59-year-old patient with symptoms of a cubital tunnel syndrome and additional ipsilateral sensory deficits in his thumb was referred to our clinic. Electroneurography showed no signs of an additional carpal tunnel syndrome. Preoperative x-ray and CT scans of the upper arm revealed a supracondylar process, which led us to suspect an associated entrapment of the median nerve. An MRI scan of the upper arm showed a ligament of Struthers and signs of a related median nerve compression as we initially assumed. We performed a surgical decompression of the median nerve in the distal upper arm and of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel. Intraoperatively, there was evidence of compression of the median nerve due to the supracondylar process and the ligament of Struthers. The latter was cleaved and then resected along with the supracondylar process. Three months after surgery, the patient had no motor or sensory deficits. SUMMARY The ring-shaped structure formed by the supracondylar process and ligament of Struthers represents a rare cause of compression syndrome of the median and ulnar nerve. Its incidence remains unknown so far. This anatomical variant should be considered a differential diagnosis in case of possibly related nerve entrapment symptoms after ruling out other, more frequent nerve compression causes. Moreover, the supracondylar process should be completely resected including the periosteum during surgery to minimise the risk of recurrence.
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- Davide Tosin
- Neurochirurgie, Bezirkskrankenhaus Günzburg, Günzburg, Germany
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François T, Davion JB, Deken-Delannoy V, Chantelot C, Saab M. Hereditary neuropathy associated with liability to pressure palsies: a 24-year experience with carpal and cubital tunnel surgery. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2024; 49:257-263. [PMID: 37717179 DOI: 10.1177/17531934231199849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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The aim of this single-centre retrospective study was to evaluate the outcomes of carpal tunnel release surgery in patients with hereditary neuropathy with pressure palsies (HNPP). The secondary aims were to identify prognostic factors for the outcome of carpal tunnel release and to assess the outcome of cubital tunnel release. Our primary hypothesis was postoperative improvement. In total, 18 patients (26 carpal tunnel releases) with at least one symptomatic carpal tunnel syndrome were included. At a median follow-up of 8.5 years, more than 73% of the patients were satisfied with the results. The visual analogue scale (0 to 10) for discomfort decreased by 2.2 points (p < 0.001). The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire symptom severity scale decreased by 1.3 points (p < 0.001). The decrease in the Functional Status Scale was not significant. No significant prognostic factor for outcome was identified. A total of 12 patients also underwent cubital tunnel release, and three patients underwent just this procedure (23 procedures). Despite the lack of preoperative data, cubital tunnel release provided encouraging results. Level of evidence: III.
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- Théo François
- CHU Lille, Service Orthopédie 1, Hôpital Roger Salengro, Lille, France
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- CHU Lille, Clinique de Neurologie, Centre de Référence des Maladies Neuromusculaires de Lille, Hôpital Roger Salengro, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS: Evaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, Lille, France
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- CHU Lille, Service Orthopédie 1, Hôpital Roger Salengro, Lille, France
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Brutus JP, Chang MC, Ahmad AA, Apard T. Description of WALANT technique in open bone and ligament wrist surgery. Hand Surg Rehabil 2024; 43:101610. [PMID: 38393765 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2023.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The gold-standard for bone, ligament and joint surgery in the wrist is locoregional anesthesia in most countries. Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) is commonly used for simple soft-tissue hand surgery procedures such as carpal tunnel or trigger finger release, and can now also be safely used in procedures such as proximal row carpectomy, scapholunate ligament repair or partial wrist fusion, to name but a few. This article describes the use of WALANT for complex surgery in the wrist. WALANT surgery offers many known benefits, such as enhanced patient safety and comfort, simplified perioperative process and avoidance of anesthesia-related risks, and also allows the surgeon to perform intraoperative testing of the repaired structures. Thus, the surgeon can tailor the rehabilitation program and shorten recovery time. We describe detailed guidelines for performing WALANT procedures safely and effectively, making it a favorable option for complex surgeries in the wrist.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Namku, Taegu, Republic of Korea.
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- Ultrasound-Guided Hand Surgery Center, Paris, Versailles, France
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Gupta H, Vance C, Bansal V, Siva A. A narrative review of pulsed radiofrequency for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Pain Pract 2024; 24:374-382. [PMID: 37784211 DOI: 10.1111/papr.13299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), which is the most common peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome, can commonly persist despite conservative treatment modalities such as wrist splinting or medications. Pulsed radiofrequency represents a minimally invasive pain intervention technique to alleviate pain. The literature was reviewed to establish the effectiveness of PRF therapy for CTS. STUDY DESIGN This is a narrative review of relevant articles on the effectiveness of PRF for CTS. METHOD Four databases, MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, OVID Emcare, and Web of Science, were systematically searched. 804 records were screened, and the reference lists of eligible articles were examined. For this review, eight extracted studies were narratively explored. RESULTS One case report, three retrospective cohorts, one observational prospective study, and three randomized-controlled trials were included. PRF likely provides both an analgesic and functional benefit in patients with mild to severe CTS, and it also shows benefit as an adjunct to carpal tunnel release surgery. Long-term data is limited. It also appears likely that steroid injection may represent a comparable treatment modality to PRF, and there have been positive results when these modalities are used together. Notably, all studies differed in their methodology, making direct comparisons between studies challenging. CONCLUSIONS The evidence for PRF in the treatment of CTS, across the range of spectrum of severity or peri-operative to CTS surgery, appears favorable and avoids known side effects of steroid injections. Potential mechanisms for PRF and future directions for research are explored.
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- Himanshu Gupta
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Michael G. DeGroote Pain Clinic, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Townsley SH, Pulos N, Shin AY. Complications of operatively treated distal radial fractures. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2024; 49:215-225. [PMID: 38315130 DOI: 10.1177/17531934231192836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Distal radial fractures represent the most common fractures of the upper extremity. Operative treatment is performed for approximately one-third of distal radial fractures in the adult population. Complications following operative treatment of distal radial fractures vary depending on the treatment modality and can be stratified into preoperative and postoperative complications. Complications can occur in the near, intermediate and long term. The most common complications seen are tendon irritation and rupture, chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS), carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar or radial neuropathy, compartment syndrome, malunion, inadequate fixation or loss of fixation, symptomatic hardware, post-traumatic arthritis, stiffness and infection. Careful planning, treatment and patient selection can help to mitigate these complications.Level of evidence: V.
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- Sarah H Townsley
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Allen JG, Harder J, Hernandez E, Bourland B, MacKay B. The effect of smoking on open carpal tunnel release recovery. Hand Surg Rehabil 2024; 43:101626. [PMID: 38103597 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2023.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study examines the relationship between smoking status and surgical outcomes in open carpal tunnel release. Smoking status has previously been correlated with orthopedic surgical complications unless smoking cessation occurs at least 4 weeks prior to surgery; however, the effect of smoking on open carpal tunnel release has not been specifically examined. METHODS This study is a retrospective review of patient charts over the last 5 years (n = 131). Smoking status was determined at the time of carpal tunnel release from the patients' charts. Patients were dichotomized as smokers (n = 58) or non-smokers (n = 73). Data comprised preoperative pain, postoperative pain at 2 and 6 weeks, postoperative wrist stiffness, wound healing time, and infection status. Data were compared on chi square, Fisher exact, and one-sided Fisher exact tests. RESULTS Infection rates were significantly higher in smokers. Postoperative numbness and wrist stiffness were also significantly higher in smokers. Smokers reported higher postoperative pain scores at 2 and 6 weeks. Non-smokers were also significantly more likely to report complete pain resolution at 6 weeks. DISCUSSION In the present study smoking was associated with surgical outcome complications in open carpal tunnel release. This could be attributed to immune system suppression or to poor wound healing, both of which are known side-effects of smoking. Pain scores 6 weeks post-surgery were significantly higher in smokers than in non-smokers. Smokers undergoing open carpal tunnel release need to understand the risk of surgical complications and should consider smoking cessation to optimize their chances of successful surgery. CONCLUSION Patients who were active smokers showed poorer recovery from open carpal tunnel surgery than non-smoking patients.
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- Jack G Allen
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, USA.
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Zhang D, Earp BE, Blazar P. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Electrodiagnostic Severity is Not Associated with PROMIS Upper Extremity, PROMIS Pain Interference and PROMIS Pain Intensity. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2024; 29:17-23. [PMID: 38299249 DOI: 10.1142/s2424835524500036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Background: The primary objective of this study was to determine the association between preoperative electrodiagnostic study (EDS) parameters and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) instruments in patients with EDS-confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods: A retrospective study of 45 patients with EDS-confirmed CTS was conducted. Patients completed the PROMIS Upper Extremity, PROMIS Pain Interference and PROMIS Pain Intensity. Explanatory variables included EDS disease severity (mild, moderate and severe), sensory peak latency, sensory amplitude, motor latency, motor amplitude, the presence of nonrecordable sensory latency and the presence of nonrecordable sensory amplitude. Explanatory variables also included patient-related factors, such as age, sex and diabetes mellitus. Associations between variables were assessed using simple linear regression, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Student's t-test. Results: In our cohort, the EDS severity was mild in 38%, moderate in 42% and severe in 20% of patients. The mean PROMIS Upper Extremity score was 44.4, the mean PROMIS Pain Interference score was 53.5 and the mean PROMIS Pain Intensity score was 49.9. Bivariate analysis demonstrated no association between EDS severity overall or any EDS parameter individually and PROMIS Upper Extremity, PROMIS Pain Interference and PROMIS Pain Intensity. Diabetes mellitus was associated with poorer PROMIS Upper Extremity scores. Conclusions: EDS severity is not associated with PROMIS Upper Extremity, PROMIS Pain Interference and PROMIS Pain Intensity. Carpal tunnel release is commonly indicated for pain and dysfunction, but validated measures of pain and dysfunction do not correlate with EDS severity. Level of Evidence: Level III (Diagnostic).
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- Dafang Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Lusa V, Karjalainen TV, Pääkkönen M, Rajamäki TJ, Jaatinen K. Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 1:CD001552. [PMID: 38189479 PMCID: PMC10772978 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd001552.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compression neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist. Surgery is considered when symptoms persist despite the use of non-surgical treatments. It is unclear whether surgery produces a better outcome than non-surgical therapy. This is an update of a Cochrane review published in 2008. OBJECTIVES To assess the evidence regarding the benefits and harms of carpal tunnel release compared with non-surgical treatment in the short (< 3 months) and long (> 3 months) term. SEARCH METHODS In this update, we included studies from the previous version of this review and searched the Cochrane Neuromuscular Specialised Register, CENTRAL, Embase, MEDLINE, ClinicalTrials.gov and WHO ICTRP until 18 November 2022. We also checked the reference lists of included studies and relevant systematic reviews for studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials comparing any surgical technique with any non-surgical therapies for CTS. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used the standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. MAIN RESULTS The 14 included studies randomised 1231 participants (1293 wrists). Eighty-four per cent of participants were women. The mean age ranged from 32 to 53 years, and the mean duration of symptoms from 31 weeks to 3.5 years. Trial sizes varied from 22 to 176 participants. The studies compared surgery with: splinting, corticosteroid injection, splinting and corticosteroid injection, platelet-rich plasma injection, manual therapy, multimodal non-operative treatment, unspecified medical treatment and hand support, and surgery and corticosteroid injection with corticosteroid injection alone. Since surgery is generally used for its long-term effects, this abstract presents only long-term results for surgery versus splinting and surgery versus corticosteroid injection. 1) Surgery compared to splinting in the long term (> 3 months) Surgery probably results in a higher rate of clinical improvement (risk ratio (RR) 2.10, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.04 to 4.24; 3 studies, 210 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Surgery probably does not provide clinically important benefit in symptoms or hand function compared with splinting (moderate-certainty evidence). The mean Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) Symptom Severity Scale (scale 1 to 5; higher is worse; minimal clinically important difference (MCID) = 1) was 1.54 with splint and 0.26 points better with surgery (95% CI 0.52 better to 0.01 worse; 2 studies, 195 participants). The mean BCTQ Functional Status Scale (scale 1 to 5; higher is worse; MCID 0.7) was 1.75 with splint and 0.36 points better with surgery (95% CI 0.62 better to 0.09 better; 2 studies, 195 participants). None of the studies reported pain. Surgery may not provide better health-related quality of life compared with splinting (low-certainty evidence). The mean EQ-5D index (scale 0 to 1; higher is better; MCID 0.074) was 0.81 with splinting and 0.04 points better with surgery (95% CI 0.0 to 0.08 better; 1 study, 167 participants). We are uncertain about the risk of adverse effects (very low-certainty evidence). Adverse effects were reported amongst 60 of 98 participants (61%) in the surgery group and 46 of 112 participants (41%) in the splinting group (RR 2.11, 95% CI 0.37 to 12.12; 2 studies, 210 participants). Surgery probably reduces the risk of further surgery; 41 of 93 participants (44%) were referred to surgery in the splinting group and 0 of 83 participants (0%) repeated surgery in the surgery group (RR 0.03, 95% CI 0.00 to 0.21; 2 studies, 176 participants). This corresponds to a number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome (NNTB) of 2 (95% CI 1 to 9). 2) Surgery compared to corticosteroid injection in the long term (> 3 months) We are uncertain if clinical improvement or symptom relief differs between surgery and corticosteroid injection (very low-certainty evidence). The RR for clinical improvement was 1.23 (95% CI 0.73 to 2.06; 3 studies, 187 participants). For symptoms, the standardised mean difference (SMD) was -0.60 (95% CI -1.88 to 0.69; 2 studies, 118 participants). This translates to 0.4 points better (95% CI from 1.3 better to 0.5 worse) on the BCTQ Symptom Severity Scale. Hand function or pain probably do not differ between surgery and corticosteroid injection (moderate-certainty evidence). For function, the SMD was -0.12 (95% CI -0.80 to 0.56; 2 studies, 191 participants) translating to 0.10 points better (95% CI 0.66 better to 0.46 worse) on the BCTQ Functional Status Scale with surgery. Pain (0 to 100 scale) was 8 points with corticosteroid injection and 6 points better (95% CI 10.45 better to 1.55 better; 1 study, 123 participants) with surgery. We found no data to estimate the difference in health-related quality of life (very low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain about the risk of adverse effects and further surgery (very low-certainty evidence). Adverse effects were reported amongst 3 of 45 participants (7%) in the surgery group and 2 of 45 participants (4%) in the corticosteroid injection group (RR 1.49, 95% CI 0.25 to 8.70; 2 studies, 90 participants). In one study, 12 of 83 participants (15%) needed surgery in the corticosteroid group, and 7 of 80 participants (9%) needed repeated surgery in the surgery group (RR 0.61, 95% CI 0.25 to 1.46; 1 study, 163 participants). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Currently, the efficacy of surgery in people with CTS is unclear. It is also unclear if the results can be applied to people who are not satisfied after trying various non-surgical options. Future studies should preferably blind participants from treatment allocation and randomise people who are dissatisfied after being treated non-surgically. The decision for a patient to opt for surgery should balance the small benefits and potential risks of surgery. Patients with severe symptoms, a high preference for clinical improvement and reluctance to adhere to non-surgical options, and who do not consider potential surgical risks and morbidity a burden, may choose surgery. On the other hand, those who have tolerable symptoms, who have not tried non-surgical options and who want to avoid surgery-related morbidity can start with non-surgical options and have surgery only if necessary. We are uncertain if the risk of adverse effects differs between surgery and non-surgical treatments. The severity of adverse effects may also be different.
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- Vieda Lusa
- Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital Nova, Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University; Monash-Cabrini Department of Musculoskeletal Health and Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Turku University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere, Finland
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- Hospital Nova, Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
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Ferrin PC, Sather BK, Krakauer K, Schweitzer TP, Lipira AB, Sood RF. Revision Carpal Tunnel Release Following Endoscopic Compared With Open Decompression. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2352660. [PMID: 38214927 PMCID: PMC10787312 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.52660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Importance Carpal tunnel release (CTR) technique may influence the likelihood of revision surgery. Prior studies of revision CTR following endoscopic CTR (ECTR) compared with open CTR (OCTR) have been limited by sample size and duration of follow-up. Objective To estimate the incidence of revision CTR following ECTR compared with OCTR in a national cohort. Design, Setting, and Participants This retrospective cohort study used data from the US Veterans Health Administration. Participants included all adults (age ≥18 years) undergoing at least 1 outpatient CTR from October 1, 1999, to May 20, 2021. Data were analyzed from May 21, 2021, to November 27, 2023. Exposure Index CTR technique. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was time to revision CTR, defined as repeat ipsilateral CTR during the study period. Secondary outcomes were indications for revision, findings during revision, and additional procedures performed during revision. Results Among 134 851 wrists from 103 455 patients (92 510 [89.4%] male; median [IQR] age, 62 [53-70] years) undergoing at least 1 CTR, 1809 wrists underwent at least 1 revision at a median (IQR) of 2.5 (1.0-3.8) years. In competing-risks analysis, the cumulative incidence of revision was 1.06% (95% CI, 0.99%-1.12%) at 5 years and 1.59% (95% CI, 1.51%-1.67%) at 10 years. ECTR was associated with increased hazard of revision CTR compared with OCTR (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.56; 95% CI, 1.34-1.81; P < .001). The risk difference for revision CTR associated with ECTR compared with OCTR was 0.57% (95% CI, 0.31%-0.84%) at 5 years (number needed to harm, 176) and 0.72% (95% CI, 0.36%-1.07%) at 10 years (number needed to harm, 139). Regardless of index CTR technique, the most common indication for revision was symptom recurrence (1062 wrists [58.7%]). A reconstituted transverse carpal ligament (TCL) was more common after ECTR compared with OCTR, whereas scarring of the overlying tissues and of the median nerve itself were more common following OCTR. Incomplete transverse-carpal-ligament release was observed in 251 of the wrists undergoing revision CTR (13.94%) and was more common among revisions following ECTR (odds ratio, 1.62; 95% CI, 1.11-2.37; P = .01). Conclusions and Relevance In this cohort study of revision CTR in the Veterans Health Administration, ECTR was associated with increased risk of revision compared with OCTR, but the absolute risk was low regardless of technique. Intraoperative findings at revision varied significantly according to index CTR technique.
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- Peter C Ferrin
- Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
- Operative Care Division, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, Oregon
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California Davis, Sacramento
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Huang CY, Lai CY, Reeves KD, Lam KHS, Li TY, Cheng CI, Wu YT. Volume Effect of Nerve Hydrodissection for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Prospective, Randomized, and Single-Blind Study. J Ultrasound Med 2024; 43:161-169. [PMID: 37873682 DOI: 10.1002/jum.16349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study compared ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection (HD) outcomes using two commonly used injectate volumes (10 and 5 mL) of normal saline to explore if there is a volume effect of HD for patients with moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). METHODS Twenty-four participants were randomly assigned to treatment with HD using ultrasound-guidance and either 10 mL or 5 mL of normal saline (HD-10 and HD-5 groups respectively). Our primary outcome measures were the change scores of the two subscales of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire: The Symptom Severity Scale (SSS) and Functional Status Scale (FSS). We conducted a one-way repeated analysis of variance for 3 time points (4, 12, and 24 weeks) for both SSS and FSS, respectively, for change scores from time 0, and percentage change from time 0. RESULTS All participants (n = 12 per group) completed the study. From 0 to 24 weeks the HD-10 group outperformed the HD-5 group for improvement in SSS (median ± IQR; -0.8 ± 0.4 versus -0.5 ± 0.5; P = .024) and FSS scores (mean ± SD; -0.8 ± 0.2 versus -0.5 ± 0.5; P = .011). The HD-10 group improvement in FSS subtest significantly exceeded the MCID percentage-change-based threshold of 27% (34%; P = .039). CONCLUSIONS Despite the limitations of small study size, a largely inert injectate, and a single injection approach, these findings in favor of the 10 mL group suggest that the volume used for ultrasound-guided HD in moderate CTS matters, and a higher volume is more effective.
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- Chien-Yao Huang
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Centers, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Centers, Taipei, Taiwan
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- The Hong Kong Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Hong Kong
- Department of Family Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Department of Family Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Center for Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Centers, Taipei, Taiwan
- Integrated Pain Management Center, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Statistics, Actuarial and Data Science, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Centers, Taipei, Taiwan
- Integrated Pain Management Center, Tri-Service General Hospital, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Research and Development, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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Doi K, Mane SA, Hattori Y, Sakamoto S, Sonezaki S, Saeki Y. Rasch analysis of the carpal tunnel syndrome instrument. J Hand Ther 2024; 37:118-129. [PMID: 37586990 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The carpal tunnel syndrome instrument (CTSI) is the most widely used patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). However, CTSI is an ordinal-type questionnaire and might have caused misinterpretations of the PROM between surgical outcomes of CTS (Camitz and extra/open carpal tunnel release). PURPOSE This study aims to convert the CTSI to an interval scale using Rasch analysis (RA) and evaluate the outcome differences between the original and transformed scales. STUDY DESIGN Prospective control study. METHODS Four hundred twenty-four patients with 567 CTSs had been interviewed for CTSI perioperatively and treated with either endoscopic/open carpal tunnel release or Camitz tendon transfer. Each CTSI was analyzed for dimensionality, fit statistics, and a transformation of the ordinal-to-interval scale by RA. We compared the two groups perioperative scores of three CTSI versions (original 11-item, modified 8-item, and transformed 8-item). RESULTS Based on the RA, the original CTSI was not unidimensional. We identified two dimensions. After removing misfit items, the perioperative course of each score by three versions of each dimension was compared (Repeated 2-factor analysis of variance). The transformed interval scales of CTSI provided different assessments of score changes from the ordinal scale of CTSI analyses. CONCLUSIONS Original CTSI consisted of ordinal scale items that yielded different conclusions than scores converted to interval scale by Rasch analysis. CTSI should convert into an interval scale after reclassifying dimensionality by Latent Factor Analysis and removing misfit items.
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- Kazuteru Doi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Ogori, Yamaguchi-prefecture, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Ogori, Yamaguchi-prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Ogori, Yamaguchi-prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Ogori, Yamaguchi-prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Ogori, Yamaguchi-prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, Ogori, Yamaguchi-prefecture, Japan
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Bagge CN, Lindhard K, Liem YS, Lindquist JK, Balazs-Becsi E, Wolfram N. Elevated intraneural vascularization of the median nerve proximal to the arteriovenous fistula in hemodialysis patients suspected of carpal tunnel syndrome: A case series. Hemodial Int 2024; 28:125-129. [PMID: 37872102 DOI: 10.1111/hdi.13123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Patients with end-stage kidney disease may require creation of an arteriovenous fistula in order to receive hemodialysis treatment. The creation may result in several complications, including carpal tunnel syndrome. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to relieve symptoms, prevent permanent nerve damage, and improve quality of life. However, the sensory and motor disturbances resembling carpal tunnel syndrome could be related to other etiologies than external compression of the median nerve underneath the transverse ligament. This case report presents eight patients with a radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula, who all had symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Ultrasonographic examination showed a segmental intraneural hypervascularization of a large vessel inside the median nerve proximal to the wrist and arteriovenous fistula anastomosis with garland-like course as well as multiple flow velocities. The neurophysiological findings showed a significant decreased velocity in the ipsilateral forearm to the arteriovenous fistula.
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- Carina N Bagge
- Department of Nephrology, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Rigshospitalet Glostrup, Copenhagen University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark
- Department of Neurology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Filadelfia Epilepsy Hospital, Dianalund, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Rigshospitalet Glostrup, Copenhagen University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark
- Department of Neurology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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John T, Mathew AE. Natural evolution of idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome with respect to wrist and hand anthropometry: A prospective cohort study. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2024; 236:108098. [PMID: 38181679 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.108098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVE A greater wrist depth/width ratio and wrist depth/palm length ratio are known risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome. We hypothesized that these parameters might also predict progression in patients who were not surgically treated. METHODS Seventy-eight patients with moderately severe idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome of at least 10 months duration at recruitment, who declined surgical treatment and steroid injection, underwent repeated neurophysiological assessments after 3 years. A > 10% increase in median SNAP latency was taken as evidence of significant deterioration. RESULTS Patients with a wrist ratio ≥ 0.72 showed a statistically significant deterioration in SNAP latency from 5.46 (SD 2.09) to 7.16 (SD 1.56) ms and in SNAP amplitude from 30.19 (SD 13.8) to 16.62 (SD 14.42) µv. For those with a wrist-to-palm ratio ≥ 0.42, SNAP latency deteriorated from 5.27 (SD 1.21) to 7.1 (SD 1.52) ms, and amplitude from 32.78 (SD 13.76) to 19.45 (SD 16.62) µv. Patients with lower ratios did not show significant changes in any neurophysiological parameter. The relative risk of significant deterioration in SNAP latency in patients with a wrist ratio ≥ 0.72 was 2.04 (95% CI 1.27-3.27). CONCLUSION In untreated idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome, patients with larger wrist and wrist-to-palm ratios are more likely to show neurophysiological progression.
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- Thomas John
- Department of Neurology, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Amala Nagar, Thrissur 680555, Kerala, India.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Amala Nagar, Thrissur 680555, Kerala, India
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Chan JP, London DA, Franko O. Patient Likelihood to Repeat Surgery After Highly "Successful" Hand Procedures. Hand (N Y) 2024; 19:180-184. [PMID: 35815664 PMCID: PMC10786117 DOI: 10.1177/15589447221109627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Outcomes for routine hand procedures, such as carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, and first dorsal compartment release, are typically reported as "highly successful" with "infrequent complications" based on classic literature. No contemporary study has utilized a large prospective registry to assess patient willingness to repeat surgery. We utilized a prospective hand registry to evaluate the proportion of patients that would repeat surgery after common hand procedures. METHODS We utilized a prospective, hand surgery registry to collect postoperative patient likelihood to repeat surgery in patients undergoing surgery for 9 common hand procedures. All measures were reported at 12, 24, or 52 weeks. We analyzed the percentage of patients that would repeat the procedure for all diagnoses, as well as stratified by the most common 9 isolated diagnoses. RESULTS At the time of analysis, 1905 patients met our inclusion criteria. The average percentage of patients across all procedures that would repeat surgery was 81.6%. When stratified by the most common 9 diagnoses the percentage of patients that would repeat surgery ranged from 51.9% (ulnar nerve surgery at the elbow) up to 87.5% (endoscopic carpal tunnel release). CONCLUSIONS After undergoing routine hand procedures, a significant percentage of patients would choose not to repeat surgery. Hand surgeons can do better in setting clear and realistic preoperative expectations when counseling patients prior to even routine hand surgeries.
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Khan B, Alam I, Ullah S, Jamal B. Incidence of infection in carpal tunnel surgery with and without the use of local antibiotics. J PAK MED ASSOC 2024; 74:21-25. [PMID: 38219159 DOI: 10.47391/jpma.6930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Objectives To compare the infection rate in patients who underwent carpal tunnel surgery with and without instilling local antibiotics into the surgical wound. METHODS The retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Department of Surgery, Unit of Neurosurgery, Government Naseer Ullah Babar Memorial Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan, and comprised data from July 2019 to July 2021 related to non-diabetic patients without any comorbidity who had undergone fresh carpal tunnel surgery. The cases had been operated by two surgeons having a different approach to preventing infection in carpal tunnel surgery cases. The surgeon in group A did not use any local antibiotics after completing the surgery, while the surgeon in group B instilled local gentamicin in the open wound for 3 minutes after completing the nerve release. All patients were put on oral antibiotics for a period of 5 days after the procedure in both the cohorts, and were assessed fortnightly for any infection and removal of stitches. Demographics of the patients, use of antibiotics and the occurrence of infection were recorded on a proforma. Data was analysed using SPSS 20. RESULTS Of the 177 patients operated during the period, 13(7.3%) were discarded owing to missing data. Of the 164(92.7%) patients analysed, 138(84.14%) were females and 26(15.85%) were males. The overall mean age was 32.46±8.97 years. The total surgeries conducted were 176; 96(54.54%) in group A and 80(45.45%) in group B. Infections were found in 3(1.7%) patients; all in group A (p=0.160). CONCLUSIONS Although not statistically significant, instillation of local antibiotics may play a role in preventing surgical site infections in carpal tunnel surgery cases.
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- Bilal Khan
- Department of Neurosurgery, MTI-Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Government Naseer Ullah Babar Memorial Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, MTI-Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Government Naseer Ullah Babar Memorial Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Afshar A, Tabrizi A, Shariyate MJ. Trapezium Tunnel Syndrome. J Hand Surg Am 2024; 49:51-56. [PMID: 37999703 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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The trapezium tunnel is situated on the lateral side of the carpal tunnel, lined with synovial tissue, and accommodates the flexor carpi radialis tendon. Trapezium tunnel syndrome is characterized by flexor carpi radialis tendinitis/peritendinitis and may lead to complicated clinical scenarios, such as flexor carpi radialis tendon rupture and the formation of primary or recurrent ganglion cysts on the volar radial side of the wrist and thenar area. Notably, the simultaneous presence of trapezium tunnel syndrome might contribute to unsuccessful outcomes in carpal tunnel surgeries. Trapezium tunnel syndrome may arise from either intrinsic or extrinsic factors. The entity of trapezium tunnel syndrome has attracted a low index of clinical suspicion because the other causes of radial side wrist pain that are more prevalent and frequent. We present a narrative review of this condition in an endeavor to heighten awareness and clinical suspicion of trapezium tunnel syndrome.
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- Ahmadreza Afshar
- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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Hudson HT, Moore R, Elver AA, Herrera FA. Are Patient Demographics and Payor Status Associated With Practice Patterns in the Surgical Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Hand (N Y) 2024; 19:128-135. [PMID: 35837728 PMCID: PMC10786114 DOI: 10.1177/15589447221107693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) and endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) are the 2 operative approaches used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This study aims to identify whether differences between OCTR and ECTR rates exist, and, if so, are these differences associated with patient demographics or hospital characteristics. METHODS The 2018 Nationwide Ambulatory Surgery Sample (NASS) was filtered for patient encounters including either OCTR or ECTR operations. All patients undergoing either OCTR or ECTR were included, regardless of surgical specialty. Patient demographics and hospital characteristics data, provided and predefined by the NASS database, were collected and compared between the 2 treatment groups. RESULTS A total of 180 740 patient encounters were collected for both procedure types (OCTR: 62.4% women, mean age, 58 years; ECTR: 62.2% women, mean age, 58 years). Patients from lower income zip codes were more likely to undergo OCTR (P < .001). Patients either self-paying (P < .008) or covered by Medicare (P < .001) or Medicaid insurance (P < .001) were also more likely to undergo OCTR. In contrast, patients who received care at academic centers and centers with >300 beds were more likely to undergo ECTR (P < .001). Patients <65 years old were more likely to undergo ECTR (P < .001), and patients > 75 years old were more likely to undergo OCTR (P < .001). In addition, ECTR was found to be more expensive, with average total charges $1568 greater than charges for OCTR (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Significant differences exist in treatment strategies for CTS and are related to patient income, location, and primary payor status. Differences in OCTR and ECTR rates are also present, and are related to the size and academic status of hospitals.
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
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- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA
- Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Charleston, SC, USA
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Chong HH, See A, Kulkarni K. National trends in the initial diagnosis and management of carpal tunnel syndrome: results from the ELECTS (ELEctrophysiology in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) study. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2024; 106:64-69. [PMID: 36448937 PMCID: PMC10757874 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2022.0087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The optimal role of nerve conduction studies (NCS) in management of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is unclear, with no standardised guidance. This study aimed to identify variation in practice in the initial diagnosis of patients with suspected CTS, alongside evaluating how NCS findings influence clinical decision making. METHODS A national multicentre collaborative survey was conducted in 2021. All centres providing surgery for CTS were invited to participate, primarily via social media. All middle-senior grade orthopaedic/plastic surgeons and advanced care practitioners that regularly manage new referrals for suspected CTS were eligible to respond. Local representatives at each participating site submitted their responses to a central team who collated and analysed the results. RESULTS A total of 137 healthcare professionals responded from 18 UK NHS Trusts. Of these 137, 124 (91%) reported not employing any validated clinical questionnaires in their routine practice, preferring to rely on clinical diagnosis and/or NCS if available, whereas 84 (61%) utilised NCS to aid diagnosis, with significant differences among professionals with differing experience (p < 0.01). The most common methods for determining the severity of CTS were history, examination and NCS. In symptomatic CTS with confirmatory NCS, over 50% of clinicians would choose surgical decompression as their first-line intervention. In cases of either negative NCS or atypical presentation, 37% and 51%, respectively, would consider conservative management (e.g. splintage) or steroid injection first line. CONCLUSIONS With growing waiting lists for NCS and surgery, national consensus guidelines should be developed to support decision making, while maximising efficient utilisation of increasingly constrained resources.
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- HH Chong
- University Hospital of Leicester NHS Trust, UK
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- Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Pulvertaft Hand Centre, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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Grandizio LC, Mettler AW, Warnick EP, Delma S, Baylor JL, Ozdag Y, Klena JC. Intraoperative Conversion From Endoscopic to Open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Systematic Review and Case Series. J Hand Surg Am 2023; 48:1244-1251. [PMID: 35970620 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence, outcomes, and complications associated with conversion from endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) to open carpal tunnel release (OCTR). METHODS A retrospective case review of all patients who underwent ECTR over 4 years by 2 fellowship-trained hand surgeons at a single academic center was performed. We recorded outcomes and the reason for conversion in patients who underwent conversion to an OCTR. Baseline demographics and surgical complications were compared between the 2 groups. A systematic review was performed to define the incidence and reasons for conversion from ECTR to OCTR. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we included clinical studies of ECTR from 2000 to 2021. RESULTS In the retrospective series, 9 of 892 (1.02%) ECTR cases underwent conversion to an OCTR at the time of the index procedure. One of 9 converted cases had transient neurapraxia involving the recurrent motor branch after surgery compared with 0 cases in the group that underwent ECTR without conversion. Improvements in the visual analog scale for pain and QuickDASH were noted at a mean of 46 weeks after surgery in the group that underwent conversion to OCTR. The systematic review identified an incidence of conversion of 0.62%. The most common reasons for conversion to OCTR in the case series and systematic review were poor visualization due to hypertrophic tenosynovium and aberrant nerve anatomy. CONCLUSIONS The overall incidence of intraoperative conversion from ECTR to OCTR during the index procedure was 1.02%, with the most common reasons for conversion being poor visualization due to hypertrophic tenosynovium and aberrant nerve anatomy. Patients who undergo conversion from ECTR to OCTR demonstrate improvements in pain and disability, similar to patients who undergo ECTR without conversion. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Louis C Grandizio
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Danville, PA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Danville, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute, Danville, PA
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Muramatsu K, Tani Y, Yamashita Y, Corpus-Zuñiga FM, Sugimoto H, Tec LM. Causes of Iatrogenic Median Nerve Injury after Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2023; 28:634-641. [PMID: 38073414 DOI: 10.1142/s2424835523500662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Background: Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) is a less invasive procedure but has a higher risk of complications. We analysed ECTR cases dividing them into three periods according to a single surgeon's experience when the ECTR was performed: the initial, midterm and late period. Cases of iatrogenically induced median nerve injuries that occurred after ECTR were then noted and evaluated. Methods: We reviewed 195 ECTRs done with the 2-portal technique and divided the patients into three groups according to periods of when ECTR was done. The indications for ECTR surgery were limited to severe CTS cases. These groups of patients were similar in terms of age, duration of disease, electrophysiological study results and severity of the disease. The patients were evaluated for median neuropathy pre- and postoperatively using Semmes-Weinstein monofilament test (SWT), Disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) Score, Coin-flip test (CFT), postoperative paraesthesias and complications, such as pillar pain, and so on. Electrophysiological evaluation was performed only preoperatively. Results: Postoperative median nerve recovery was overall good. Normal recovery was noted in 181 cases (93%). SWT, DASH and CFT were all significantly improved upon follow-up in all three groups. In terms of iatrogenic neuropathy, median nerve palsy worsened (including those transiently worsened) after ECTR in 11 cases (5.6%), even in the later period. The sensory disturbance was equally worsening from the radial to the ulnar side. Conclusions: The fact that there were neurologically worsened cases even in the later period, when the operator is higher skilled in the technique, suggests that the surgical technique itself may be the one posing higher risk than the level of surgical skill. The most likely causes of aggravated nerve palsy were a direct injury by cannula insertion at the proximal portal, or additional median nerve compression during cannula insertion into the carpal tunnel. Level of Evidence: Level IV (Therapeutic).
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- Keiichi Muramatsu
- Department of Hand Surgery, Nagato General Hospital, Nagato, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Nagato General Hospital, Nagato, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Nagato General Hospital, Nagato, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Nagato General Hospital, Nagato, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Nagato General Hospital, Nagato, Yamaguchi, Japan
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Bowen LP, Smith DW, Siahaan J. Quantitative Analysis of Anesthesia Utilization in Ambulatory Hand Surgery. Iowa Orthop J 2023; 43:25-30. [PMID: 38213847 PMCID: PMC10777700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Background Though evidence demonstrating benefits of local anesthetic continues to compound, a consensus among surgeons regarding optimal anesthetic modality has not been reached. General and regional anesthetic may still be preferred for patient anxiety, concomitant procedures, increased complexity, or poor patient pain tolerance. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study was to analyze trends in anesthetic utilization using a large-scale state healthcare database for common outpatient hand procedures. We hypothesize that over the 10 years between 2010-2019, local anesthetic [including Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia with no Tourniquet (WALANT)] utilization use for common hand procedures has increased, while the use of general and regional anesthesia has decreased. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was performed using the Texas Healthcare Information Collection Outpatient Database between 2010-2019. The de-identified data was queried for reported Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) anesthetic and associated procedure codes for the following ambulatory techniques: open carpal tunnel release, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, De Quervain's release, partial palmar fasciectomy, and hand mass excision. Anesthetic options included: regional anesthesia (RA), local or WALANT anesthesia (LA), and general anesthesia (GA). Results There were 340,117 procedures performed during the study period. 98.14% of patient records reported LA application, while GA and RA only accounted for 0.41% and 1.45%, respectively. No significant growth was found for each form of anesthetic individually [LA: -0.12%, RA: 0.09%, and GA: 0.03%]. However, a significant difference in proportional growth is present when comparing all anesthetics (Figure 1, p<0.001). Commercial/ private insurance was the most common payer regardless of anesthesia type, though Medicaid payment source covered a larger proportion of procedures performed under GA [Medicaid: 2.48%, Medicare: 0.37%, worker's compensation: 0.12%, commercial/private insurance: 0.20%]. Conclusion LA was the most utilized modality over the study period, though a significant proportion of usage has shifted back towards RA and GA over time. Commercial/private insurance was the most frequent reimbursement source for all procedures, though Medicaid covered disproportionately more procedures utilizing GA. RA use was noted to be disproportionately higher in mid-sized population centers (2-4 million in population). Level of Evidence: IV.
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- Lucas P. Bowen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, Texas, USA
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Başak AM, Özçelik D, Turan G. Plexiform neurofibroma (Hamartoma) of the median nerve: A two-case report. Hand Surg Rehabil 2023; 42:541-546. [PMID: 37714515 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2023.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Plexiform neurofibroma is a benign peripheral nerve-sheath tumor, rarely involving major nerves of the extremities. In the literature, there are no clear treatment strategies for plexiform neurofibroma of major peripheral nerves. Our experience encountered two patients with plexiform neurofibroma of the median nerve, presenting with a palmar mass and symptoms of carpal tunnel compression. Preoperatively, plexiform neurofibroma was diagnosed on MRI and clinical examination. Both patients also experienced significant neurological deterioration, with finger numbness and increased nerve/tumor size. Potential malignant transformation was also considered. For these reasons, resection of the involved area of the nerve and repair were indicated. In both patients, intraoperative pathological diagnosis was plexiform neurofibroma. The 45-year-old male patient refused further surgery after carpal tunnel release, which was performed under axillary block. One year postoperatively, nerve compression symptoms decreased moderately. In the other patient, a 7-year-old boy, a significantly enlarged area of the median nerve was resected, and neurorrhaphy was performed. One year postoperatively, median nerve motor-sensory functions recovered completely. Four years postoperatively, no enlargement of the residual tumor was observed.
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- Ali Murat Başak
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Sakarya University Medical Faculty, Sakarya, Turkey; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Sağlık Bilimleri University Gülhane Research and Education Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Sakarya University Medical Faculty, Sakarya, Turkey; Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon Private Practice, Poyracık Sokak 47/5 Nişantaşı Şişli, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Sakarya University Medical Faculty, Sakarya, Turkey
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Paolantonio G, Cirillo M, Grussu F, Giancristoforo S, Bascetta S, Parapatt GK, Rollo M, Tomà P. Fibrolipomatous hamartoma of the median nerve in a child with carpal tunnel syndrome: imaging findings and literature review. J Ultrasound 2023; 26:913-918. [PMID: 36418537 PMCID: PMC10632239 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-022-00741-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Fibrolipomatous hamartoma of the median nerve is an uncommon benign tumour of the childhood, which usually manifests in adolescents or adulthood with signs of compressive neuropathy at wrist. Symptomatic tumour is unusual in children below 5 years age and can be underdiagnosed. Magnetic resonance imaging provides pathognomonic features for the diagnosis, obviating the need for biopsy. Although standard ultrasonography is frequently the first-line imaging approach in the evaluation of soft-tissue masses, sonographic findings of this lesion are less frequently reported and have to be kept in mind by radiologist. We report the unusual case of carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to fibrolipomatous hamartoma of the median nerve in a 4-year-old child successfully treated with surgical carpal tunnel release.
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- Guglielmo Paolantonio
- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Imaging, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Imaging, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit and Genodermatosis Unit, Genetics and Rare Disease Research Division, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Imaging, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Imaging, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Imaging, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Imaging, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Kong G, Brutus JP, Vo TT, Hagert E. The prevalence of double- and multiple crush syndromes in patients surgically treated for peripheral nerve compression in the upper limb. Hand Surg Rehabil 2023; 42:475-481. [PMID: 37714514 DOI: 10.1016/j.hansur.2023.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The double crush syndrome describes a condition characterized by multifocal entrapment of a nerve. In the upper limb, the high prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome makes it a common diagnosis of assumption in the setting of median neuropathy. More proximal compressions may tend to be overlooked, under-diagnosed and under-treated in the population. This study aims to map the prevalence of peripheral upper limb nerve compressions among patients undergoing peripheral nerve decompression. METHODS A prospective case series was conducted on 183 patients undergoing peripheral nerve decompression in a private hand surgery clinic. Level(s) of nerve compression in the median, ulnar and radial nerves were determined by history and physical examination. The prevalence of each nerve compression syndrome or combination of syndromes was analyzed. RESULTS A total of 320 upper limbs in 183 patients were analyzed. A double crush of the median nerve at the levels of the lacertus fibrosus and carpal tunnel was identified in 78% of upper limbs with median neuropathy, whereas isolated lacertus syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome were present in only 5% and 17% of affected limbs respectively. Cubital tunnel syndrome affected 12.5% of upper limbs, and 80% of these had concomitant lacertus and carpal tunnel syndromes, compared to only 7.5% with isolated cubital tunnel syndrome. CONCLUSION A high prevalence should prompt clinicians towards more routine assessment for double crush syndrome to avoid misdiagnosis, inadequate treatment, recurrence, and revision surgeries.
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- Geraldine Kong
- Hamad Medical Corporation, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Doha, Qatar
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- Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar; Karolinska Institutet, Dept. of Clinical Science and Education, Sodersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
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