Ulnar Nerve Injury Following Open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Case Report.

Authors :: Ashi AS
Alghamdi KT
Aljohani S
Qutub L
Alghamdi MF
Kutub L
Kutub H
Source :: Cureus [Cureus] 2022 Dec 13; Vol. 14 (12), pp. e32477. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 13 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common peripheral nerve diseases. It is managed medically and if not, resolved by surgical procedure. Decompression of the carpal tunnel is considered the definitive treatment. There are multiple complications after this procedure, which can be classified into three categories: (I) persistent, (II) recurrent, or (III) new symptoms, and ulnar nerve palsy after decompression of the carpal tunnel is a rare complication. In this study, we present a case of carpal tunnel decompression, which was complicated by ulnar nerve palsy, which exacerbated a pre-existing chronic ulnar nerve injury. We also explore the possible causes that may have led to this outcome.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2022, Ashi et al.)