Research Article: Comparative study of trimming and resection of diseased finger superficial flexor tendons in gouty carpal tunnel syndrome
Abstract:
Hyperuricemia can lead to synovial hyperplasia in the wrist. In severe cases, it can lead to the deposition of gouty stone in the carpal tunnel, resulting in increased pressure in the carpal tunnel and compression of the median nerve to cause carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), which is called gouty carpal tunnel syndrome (GCTS). As for the surgical treatment of gouty carpal tunnel syndrome, scholars have different opinions on whether it is necessary to remove the superficial flexor tendon. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy of trimming and resection of the diseased superficial flexor tendon in the treatment of gouty carpal tunnel syndrome.
Introduction:
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common orthopaedic clinical condition with common causes, including degeneration of the carpal bones and joints, hyperplasia, calcification and decreased elasticity of the transverse carpal ligament, and reduced carpal tunnel volume combined with synovial hyperplasia of the carpal joint [1,2,3]. Recently, scholars have also reported the diagnosis and treatment of cases of carpal tunnel syndrome due to gout [4]. In patients with gout, high uric acid in the blood can cause oedema…
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