Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release Using Dynamic Expansion of the Transverse Safe Zone in a Patient With Postpolio Syndrome: A Case Report.

Authors

Troy Henning, Swedish Medical Group, Swedish Spine, Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine, 1600 E. Jefferson Street, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98122
Daniel Lueders
Kate Chang
Lynda Yang

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-6-2018

Publication Title

PM R

Abstract

The prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in patients with postpolio syndrome occurs at a rate of 22%. Irrespective of those with CTS, 74% of postpolio patients weight bear through their arms for ambulation or transfers. As open carpal tunnel release is performed along the weight-bearing region of the wrist, their functional independence may be altered while recovering. This case demonstrates that ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release was successfully performed in a patient with postpolio syndrome allowing him to immediately weight bear through his hands after the procedure so he could recover at home.

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Department

Neurosciences

Department

Surgery

Recommended Citation

Henning, Troy; Lueders, Daniel; Chang, Kate; and Yang, Lynda, "Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release Using Dynamic Expansion of the Transverse Safe Zone in a Patient With Postpolio Syndrome: A Case Report." (2018). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 246.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/246