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Is there a familial carpal tunnel syndrome? An evaluation and literature review
Author(s) -
Gossett Jeffrey G.,
Chance Phillip F.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1097-4598(199811)21:11<1533::aid-mus25>3.0.co;2-#
Subject(s) - carpal tunnel syndrome , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , surgery
We review the reports of families proposed to have the familial carpal tunnel syndrome (FCTS). The demographic features of sporadic carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) differ from FCTS, where an earlier onset and increased bilateral involvement is seen. We also identify seven new potential FCTS pedigrees on the basis of their having four or more members with symptoms suggesting CTS. In all but two pedigrees an explanation other than FCTS was found. We conclude that the FCTS is a rare, but genetically distinct disorder. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Muscle Nerve 21: 1533–1536, 1998