title: Recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome.
abstract: Carpal tunnel release is a common procedure with a high rate of alleviating the patient's symptoms. The incidence of recurrent or persistent carpal tunnel syndrome is rare, although likely underestimated. Complaints of worsening numbness, tingling, or weakness should alert the physician to possible nerve injury and need for early exploration. The overall results of revision carpal tunnel procedures are less successful than primary surgery; however, surgery should be performed when indicated, as it may alleviate or improve symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Allegheny General Hospital, 1307 Federal Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA.
authors.forename: Brian A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Mosier
authors.forename: Thomas B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003348:Cortisone; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004568:Electrodiagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation
chemical_list: D003348:Cortisone
keywords: Median nerve; Recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome; Revision carpal tunnel surgery