Bilateral ulnar neuropathy secondary to volar displacement of flexor tendons following open carpal tunnel release: case report.
We report a case of bilateral ulnar neuropathy after bilateral open carpal tunnel release. Displacement of the flexor tendons anterior to the hook of hamate caused impingement on the ulnar nerve. Symptoms resolved after hook of hamate resection.
Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Jennifer L
JL
Giuffre
Alexander Y
AY
Shin
D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D053401:Palmar Plate / Q000293:injuries; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D020424:Ulnar Neuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*