Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research · 1976 · 20 citations · 0 references
MedicineClinical SciencesNeurologyOrthopedicsRheumatologyGoutJoint DiseaseJoint DisordersSynovial InflammationTendon DisordersWrist DisordersCarpal Tunnel AnatomyRadial Tunnel SyndromeTenosynovial Involvement
A 30-year-old patient developed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to gouty tenosynovitis. Relief of symptoms followed removal of the tophaceous masses from the carpal tunnel. Surgical treatment is recommended whenever there is symptomatic median nerve compression.