Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by Gout: Clinical Presentations, Surgical Findings, and Outcomes after Surgery
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Published:2015-06
Issue:1
Volume:19
Page:15-20
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ISSN:2210-4917
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Container-title:Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation
Author:
Joseph Mak Kwok-Chu1,
Fu-Keung Ip1,
Tak-Chuen Wong1,
Siu-Ho Wan1,
Sze-Yan Chan1
Affiliation:
1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Abstract
Background/Purpose Carpal tunnel syndrome caused by gout is rare. We presented our experience in treating these patients. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of cases treated from 2010 to 2013. Eight patients were identified out of 348 carpal tunnel releases performed. Results All patients were male. All patients had gouty tophi on the same hand and other locations on the body. Open carpal tunnel release was performed on all patients. There was gouty tenosynovitis in all patients but no encasement of the median nerve. The mean follow-up was 16 months. Numbness improved in seven out of eight patients. Conclusion Gout should be considered a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome, particularly in patient with a history of gout. Early surgical outcome is promising. Longer follow-up is needed to detect recurrence.
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Subject
Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Cited by
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