title: Carpal tunnel syndrome: a case of median nerve injection injury and a safe and effective method for injecting the carpal tunnel.
abstract: The carpal tunnel syndrome is a compressive neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist. The local injection of corticosteroid is an effective treatment modality in properly selected cases; however, this usually efficacious and safe procedure may result in serious complications if insufficient attention is paid to technique. A recent case of severe median nerve injury secondary to local steroid injection at the wrist prompted this report. We present a safe and effective method for injection of the carpal tunnel syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Kasten
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Louis
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000368:Aged; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones