Acute calcifying tendonitis--an unusual cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.
We report a rare case of acute calcifying tendinitis resulting in acute carpal tunnel syndrome. Acute medical staff should be aware of this condition and the importance of early referral to avoid long term median nerve neuropathy.
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Department of Orthopaedics, Tameside General Hospital, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, UK.
Giannikas
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El-Hadidi
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D019299:Decompression, Surgical; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery