Abstract
Iatrogenic injuries of the median nerve after surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome resulting in the formation of a neuroma are rare. We present here the case of two patients, one with a bifid median nerve, showing in-continuity neuroma after surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome. The patients reported persistent post-operative pain and showing symptoms. In both cases, ultrasound showed an in-continuity neuroma with a hypoechoic and enlarged median nerve at the carpal tunnel. The case report shows that ultrasound may be helpful in confirming the clinical diagnosis of neuroma and it is useful for evaluation of the percentage of the area affected by the tear.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 83-85 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Ultrasound |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Carpal tunnel
- Median nerve
- Neuroma
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Internal Medicine