Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013; 80(5):356-359 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2013/058

Ultrasonography in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. A Case ReportCase report

M. Bíla
Ortopedické oddělení nemocnice Kyjov

Ultrasonography is an excellent tool for diagnosing pathologies of peripheral nerves. It quickly provides reliable information about possible nerve entrapment, even in post-operative conditions. We present a case of failed surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome in which ultrasonography gave us immediately all the information needed for quick therapeutic decision-making. Some basic principles of ultrasonography of peripheral nerves are also mentioned.

Keywords: ultrasonography, carpal tunnel syndrome, therapeutic decision-making

Published: October 1, 2013  Show citation

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Bíla M. Ultrasonography in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. A Case Report. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2013;80(5):356-359. doi: 10.55095/achot2013/058. PubMed PMID: 25105678.
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