Carpal tunnel syndrome in Madelung's deformity.
The authors describe a case of carpal tunnel syndrome due to Madelung's deformity. They discuss the pathophysiological causes of median nerve entrapment to explain the compression which occurs in this disease and its clinical implications. They take also into consideration the surgical approach to the carpal tunnel in this particular condition.
Luchetti
R
R
Orthopaedic Clinic, University of Modena, Italy.
Mingione
A
A
Monteleone
M
M
Cristiani
G
G
D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010009:Osteochondrodysplasias / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography; D013577:Syndrome