Bilateral carpal and tarsal tunnel syndrome in the same patient: A case report

SERARSLAN Y., KALACI A., Akdemir G., Yanat A. N.

Journal of Neurological Sciences, cilt.25, sa.2, ss.167-170, 2008 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Neurological Sciences
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.167-170
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Entrapment neuropathy, Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

We report, an unique case with co-existing bilateral severe tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) and bilateral severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), which were diagnosed by clinical examination and electrophysiological studies. Compression neuropathy, especially when bilateral or multiple may be secondary to a systemic disease. To date, bilateral carpal and tarsal tunnel syndromes in the same patient have been reported only a few cases in the literature.