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  • Title: Carpal tunnel syndrome and finger movement dysfunction caused by tophaceous gout: a case report.
    Author: Lin YC, Chen CH, Fu YC, Lin GT, Chang JK, Hu ST.
    Journal: Kaohsiung J Med Sci; 2009 Jan; 25(1):34-9. PubMed ID: 19289316.
    Abstract:
    We describe a case of tophaceous gout with a combination of carpal tunnel syndrome and finger movement dysfunction. Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to gout is uncommon. The concomitant presence of finger movement dysfunction is rare and suggests the involvement of the flexor tendons inside the carpal tunnel. Surgery is recommended to decompress the median nerve, to confirm the diagnosis, and for immediate improvement of flexor tendon excursion. Our patient's finger movement improved dramatically soon after surgery.
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