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  • Title: Neurologic disorders masquerading as carpal tunnel syndrome: 12 cases of failed carpal tunnel release.
    Author: Witt JC, Stevens JC.
    Journal: Mayo Clin Proc; 2000 Apr; 75(4):409-13. PubMed ID: 10761498.
    Abstract:
    We describe 12 patients with a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome in whom carpal tunnel release was unsuccessful and another neurologic disorder was diagnosed subsequently. Final diagnoses included polyneuropathy, radiculopathy, motor neuron disease, spondylotic myelopathy, syringomyelia, and multiple sclerosis. Sources of error by the electromyographer and treating physician were identified. Care must be taken to avoid an inappropriate carpal tunnel operation when clinical or electrodiagnostic features are atypical.
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