BRAIN TUMORSANEURYSMSVASCULAR MALFORMATIONSTRIGEMINAL NEURALGIASPINE NECK BACKPARKINSONS DISEASEHEMIFACIAL SPASMCARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME


Case Presentation:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Case 1


History & Physical

  • 70+ year old veterinarian surgeon with a complaint of loss of manual dexterity, numbness, and pain along the median distribution of the right hand.

  • On examination, he had positive Tinel and Phalen’s sign. He had significant weakness in grip and loss of sensation along the first, second and half of third fingers.

  • EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies revealed severe carpal tunnel syndrome on both sides.

  • Having failed conservative measures he was considered a good candidate for carpal tunnel release.

 



Surgical Procedure

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Case Image 1  
In the OR, the planned incision is marked in blue. Patient has undergone regional anesthesia.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Case Image 2  
The incision was closed and the patient was discharged home the same day.