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ACUTE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME SECONDARY TO CALCIFIC TENDINITIS: CASE REPORT

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan

Correspondence to: Dr. Hiroshi Yajima, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara-shi, Nara 634-8522, Japan. Tel:(+81) 744-22-3051, Fax: (+81) 744-25-6449.

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Akito Nakanishi

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yoshimoto Hospital, Kashihara, Japan

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https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218810408004080Cited by:5 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

Acute carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) secondary to calcific deposition is rarely reported. In this article we describe a case of acute CTS in the dominant hand of a 94-year-old female patient secondary to calcific tendinitis within the carpal tunnel. Diagnosis was difficult clinically and radiologically. Urgent complete median nerve decompression led to a good clinical recovery.

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