Total ulnar nerve transection during endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
We report the case of a patient who suffered a complete laceration of the ulnar nerve during an endoscopic carpal tunnel release following Chow's two-portal extrabursal method. The possible mechanism of injury is discussed.
del Piñal
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Section of Hand and Plastic-Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Mutua Montañesa, Santander, Spain.
Cruz-Camara
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Jado
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D000328:Adult; D001182:Arthroscopy; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries*