Median nerve entrapment secondary to carpal osteophyte: A case report

DOĞRAMACI Y., KALACI A., SERARSLAN Y., Yanat A. N., Emir A.

Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey), vol.26, no.3, pp.136-138, 2009 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey)
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.136-138
  • Keywords: Carpal canal, Carpal osteophyte, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Entrapment neuropathy, Median nerve, Median nerve compression
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to space occupying lesion is a relatively rare condition. Median nerve compression secondary to carpal osteophyte is extremely rare. We report a case, of carpal tunnel syndrome due to osteophytic bony projection in the carpal tunnel in a 54-year-old man with antecedent traumatic wrist injury before 20 years. To our knowledge, this is the second reported case. Complete excision of osteophyte resulted in complete relief of sensory symptoms. © 2009 OMU All rights reserved.