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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Childhood
Author(s) -
Sainio Kimmo,
Larsen T. Andreo,
Merikanto Juhani
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
developmental medicine and child neurology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.658
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1469-8749
pISSN - 0012-1622
DOI - 10.1111/j.1469-8749.1987.tb08826.x
Subject(s) - citation , library science , medicine , carpal tunnel syndrome , pediatrics , psychology , psychiatry , computer science
Carpal tunnel syndrome is extremely rare in childhood and in almost all previously reported cases it has been secondary to some underlying condition. Three 13- to 14-year-old girls are described with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome, confirmed by EMG and relieved by surgical decompression. A noteworthy feature in children is short-lasting but severe attacks of pain, which may be the main symptom. Correct diagnosis is important to avoid unnecessary examinations and, if indicated, the syndrome can be cured by surgery.