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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Subsequent bilateral acute carpal tunnel syndrome due to tophaceous infiltration: A case report.

Soon-Chin Yeoh, Wen-Tien Wu, Jui-Tien Shih, Wen-Chin Su, Kuang-Ting Yeh

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Soon-Chin YeohSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970374, Taiwan.
Wen-Tien WuSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970374, Taiwan.
Jui-Tien ShihDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan 325208, Taiwan.
Wen-Chin SuDepartment of Orthopedics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien 970473, Taiwan.
Kuang-Ting YehSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 970374, Taiwan.
Tzu Chi Foundation · TWTaoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital · TWTzu Chi University · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcute carpal tunnel syndrome (ACTS) is commonly caused by repetitive strain, trauma, or inflammatory conditions. However, ACTS due to tophaceous gout is a clinical event that remains poorly understood and underreported. This rare manifestation necessitates prompt diagnosis and intervention to prevent irreversible complications. CASE SUMMARY: A 51-year-old man who had poorly controlled hyperuricemia presented with ACTS secondary to tophaceous gout. Because of rapid symptom progression symptoms and severe median nerve compression within 3 mo, the patient underwent emergency decompression surgery for both wrists at different time points. Postoperatively, he exhibited complete recovery of sensory and motor functions, with no recurrence at long-term follow-up. Favorable outcomes were achieved through immediate decompression surgery, anti-inflammatory medications, postoperative active and passive range-of-motion exercises, and intermittent wrist splinting. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention, when necessary, are crucial for preventing long-term complications and obtaining favorable outcomes in patients with ACTS. An optimal gout management strategy involving pharmacologic therapy and lifestyle modifications may help minimize ACTS recurrence and improve clinical outcomes.

conclusionPrompt surgical intervention and optimal gout management are crucial for preventing irreversible nerve damage and ACTS recurrence.

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Acute carpal tunnel syndromeCase reportGoutRange-of-motion exercisesSurgical decompression

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