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Ultrasound‐Guided Carpal Tunnel Release Using Dynamic Expansion of the Transverse Safe Zone in a Patient With Postpolio Syndrome: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Henning Troy,
Lueders Daniel,
Chang Kate,
Yang Lynda
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pmandr
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.617
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1934-1563
pISSN - 1934-1482
DOI - 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.02.016
Subject(s) - medicine , carpal tunnel syndrome , wrist , carpal tunnel release , weight bearing , carpal tunnel , ultrasound , surgery , radiology
Abstract The prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in patients with postpolio syndrome occurs at a rate of 22%. Irrespective of those with CTS, 74% of postpolio patients weight bear through their arms for ambulation or transfers. As open carpal tunnel release is performed along the weight‐bearing region of the wrist, their functional independence may be altered while recovering. This case demonstrates that ultrasound‐guided carpal tunnel release was successfully performed in a patient with postpolio syndrome allowing him to immediately weight bear through his hands after the procedure so he could recover at home. Level of Evidence V