title: Carpal tunnel release in patients with diffuse peripheral neuropathy.
abstract: Sixty carpal tunnel decompressions were performed in 44 patients with combined carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral neuropathy. Symptomatic improvement was obtained in 92% of the patients and complete relief of symptoms in 72%. We conclude that peripheral neuropathy is not a contraindication to carpal tunnel decompression.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D011183:Postoperative Complications