Acute carpal tunnel syndrome from burns of the hand and wrist.
Acute median nerve compression usually occurs from increased pressure within the carpal tunnel and forearm compartments. Although the hyperesthesia from burns may mimic symptoms of acute compression neuropathy, clinical diagnosis should be made from history, clinical signs and symptoms. Early recognition and decompression of the carpal tunnel either as part of the burn excision or along with escharotomy usually leads to full recovery.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Chenicheri
C
Balakrishnan
Jason Lee
JL
Mussman
Anila
A
Balakrishnan
Abdullah J
AJ
Khalil