Neurol. praxi. 2012;13(2):112-113

Acute carpal tunnel syndrome in navicular bone fracture

MUDr.Radek Kaiser, prof.MUDr.Pavel Haninec, CSc.
Neurochirurgická klinika 3. LF UK a FN KV v Praze

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive neuropathy of the upper extremities. Rarely, it can be acute, typically after

an injury or less commonly in bleeding disorders. We present a case of 27-years old man with a fractured scaphoid bone with the development

of acute carpal tunnel syndrome eight hours after the injury presented by anesthesia in the nerve innervation zone and severe

pain in the carpal area. The patient felt relief immediately after the acute decompression of the nerve. Sensitivity and motor function

of the hand has normalized in a couple of months.

Keywords: acute carpal tunnel syndrome, compressive neuropathy

Published: April 23, 2012  Show citation

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