Carpal tunnel release in patients with diffuse peripheral neuropathy.
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.
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