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Carpal tunnel syndrome [PDF]

BMJ, 2005
Carpal tunnel syndrome, though generally successfully treated by surgical decompression, still results in significant morbidity. The causes remain unclear and there is uncertainty about appropriate investigations for diagnosis and assessment of severity. The best nonsurgical treatment is yet to be fully elucidated.
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Nerve Ultrasound in Patients With Friedreich Ataxia

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Nerve enlargement has been reported in patients with Friedreich ataxia (FRDA). The underlying cause remains unclear, and both inflammatory processes and dysmyelination have been suggested as potential mechanisms. This study was aimed at assessing nerve morphology with high‐resolution ultrasound, to identify and describe ...
Katharina Kneer, Jan‐Hendrik Stahl, Natalie Winter, Julia Wittlinger, Stephanie Männlin, Toghrul Gasimli, Ludger Schöls, Zofia Fleszar, Stefanie Hayer, Alexander Grimm   +9 more
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Carpal tunnel syndrome in wheelchair users

طب جانباز, 2010
Background: Compression of median nerve at carpal tunnel or carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy. Due to over use of hand in wheelchair users, it is possible that carpal tunnel syndrome be more prevalent in them ...
A. Chitsaz, M. Etemadifar, F. Ferdowsi
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Ultrasound Guidance to Augment Needle Electromyography Precision in the Complex Nerve Injury Setting

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The rise in popularity of nerve transfer surgery in individuals with peripheral nerve and spinal cord injuries has elevated the importance of the preoperative electrodiagnostic examination. Needle electromyography (EMG) provides peripheral nerve surgeons with precise information about donor and recipient muscle health, aiding in decisions ...
Nelson Saddler, Hannah Ro, Sean Bristol, Shahin Khayambashi, Michael J. Berger   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Central nervous system involvement in cardiac amyloidosis: Redefining the heart‐brain axis

European Journal of Clinical Investigation, EarlyView.
Central nervous system involvement in cardiac amyloidosis. Amyloidosis is a systemic disease that can directly affect the central nervous system. Furthermore, the amyloid cardiomyopathy can indirectly affect the central nervous system by inducing systemic hypoperfusion and increasing the risk of acute ischaemic stroke.
Domenico Mario Giamundo, Giuliano Cassataro, Stefano Ministrini, Simon F. Stämpfli   +3 more
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The effect of laser and therapeutic ultrasound on the treatment of symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome: A narrative review [PDF]

, 2021
Andreas Posnakidis, Dimitrios Lytras, Anastasios Kottaras, Paris Iakovidis, Ioannis Kottaras, Ioanna P. Chatziprodromidou   +5 more
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Unresolved conflict in workers' compensation: The impact of legal representation on workers' compensation benefits

Journal of Risk and Insurance, EarlyView.
Abstract We estimate the causal effect of attorney involvement on the indemnity benefits workers receive after their injuries. To address the fundamental challenge that claims and injuries may differ on unmeasured dimensions that affect both attorney involvement and benefits received, we propose and use two instruments.
Bogdan Savych, David Neumark
wiley   +1 more source

Sensitivity and specificity of median nerve ultrasonography in diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome

International Journal of General Medicine, 2012
Mohammad Yazdchi1, Mohammad Kazem Tarzemani2, Haleh Mikaeili3, Hormoz Ayromlu1, Hooman Ebadi11Neuroscience Research Center, 2Department of Radiology, 3Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz ...
Yazdchi M, Tarzemani MK, Mikaeili H, Ayromlu H, Ebadi H   +4 more
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Customized Metal 3D Printed Total Wrist Prosthesis in the Treatment of Severely Destroyed Wrist: Design Rationale and Clinical Applications

Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 17, Issue 5, Page 1536-1546, May 2025.
Four patients with severe wrist destruction from various causes were treated with customized 3D‐printed prostheses. In addition to the specific articular surface matching their original radiocarpal joint, two innovative proximal component designs were created to address different bone defects.
Qipei Wei, Chang Liu, Shanlin Chen, Min Liu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy and Safety of Conservative and Surgical Treatment in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Orthopaedic Surgery, EarlyView.
A systematic review and meta‐analysis covering 19 studies comparing surgical versus conservative fixation for distal radius fractures. ABSTRACT To assess whether surgical treatment with predominantly volar locking plates has superior clinical and radiographic outcomes to conservative treatment with cast immobilization in the treatment of distal radius ...
Weilu Gao, Zhengfeng Jia, Zicheng Zhang, Xin Yin, Junyan Teng, Jitian Li, Kaixuan Wang, Mingli Liu, Hao Zhang, Daofeng Wang, Jiantao Li   +10 more
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