Acute carpal tunnel syndrome: two rare cases

Hand Surg. 2003 Jul;8(1):117-8. doi: 10.1142/s0218810403001455.

Abstract

Acute carpal tunnel syndrome is an orthopaedic emergency that requires prompt surgical treatment. We describe two rare cases of this condition, one secondary to pyogenic infection and one secondary to prolonged pressure on the upper limb brought on by overdose.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / etiology*
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / surgery*
  • Cellulitis / complications*
  • Cellulitis / microbiology
  • Coma / chemically induced
  • Decompression, Surgical
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Posture
  • Pressure / adverse effects
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*