title: High definition ultrasound as diagnostic adjunct for incomplete carpal tunnel release.
abstract: Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve entrapment in the upper limb and carpal tunnel release (CTR) provides the most predictable outcome and relief of symptoms. Incomplete carpal tunnel releases are uncommon, however, in the event of incomplete surgical releases, symptoms following such incomplete releases tend to be more severe than the symptoms presented at the initial complaint. We present our experience in utilizing high definition ultrasound to reliably and accurately localize the anatomical cause to aid focused revision CTR.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery, National University Hospital, Singapore. Ter_Chyan_Tan@nuhs.edu.sg
authors.forename: Ter Chyan
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: Chong Jin
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Yeo
authors.forename: Einar Wilder
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography