Complications of compressive neuropathy: prevention and management strategies.
Compressive neuropathies of the upper extremity are common and can result in profound disability if left untreated. Nerve releases are frequently performed, but can be complicated by both iatrogenic events and progression of neuropathy. In this review, we examine the management of postoperative complications after 2 common nerve compression release procedures: carpal tunnel release and cubital tunnel release.
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340, USA.
Katherine B
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Santosa
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340, USA.
Kevin C
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Chung
Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340, USA. Electronic address: filip@med.umich.edu.
Jennifer F
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Waljee
D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D020430:Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012086:Reoperation
Carpal tunnel release; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Complications; Cubital tunnel syndrome; Median nerve; Ulnar nerve; Ulnar tunnel syndrome