1. Baba, M., Ozaki, I., Watahiki, Y., Kudo, M., Takebe, K., Matsunaga, M., “Focal conduction delay at the carpal tunnel and the cubital fossa in diabetic polyneuropathy.” electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol, 1987; 27: 119-123.
Confirms that even with diabetic neuropathy localized entrapment can be superimposed. Ties in with the work of A.L. Dellon.
2. Behse, F., Buchthal, F., Carlson, F., Knappeis, G.G., “Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies.” Brain, 1972; 95:777-794.
Genetic tendencies to have symptoms of nerve entrapment at multiple nerves. A rare condition localizable on chromosome analysis.
3. Chalekson, C.P., Brown, R.E., Gelber, D.A., Haws, M.J., “Nerve decompression at the wrists in patients with Charcot-Marie-tooth disease.” Plast & Recons, 1999; 104: 999-1002.
Shows how seven people with severe, irreversible genetically mediated nerve dysfunction may develop CTS. Also shows good results of CTR in those with CTS symptoms. My own limited experience with Charcot Marie Tooth and CTS is similar to the authors. Good results are predictable.
4. Clayburgh, R.H., Beckenbaugh, R.D., Dobyns, J.H., “Carpal tunnel release in patients with diffuse peripheral neuropathy.” JHS, 1987; 12A: 380-383.
A good sized group of people with peripheral neuropathy and CTS were shown to achieve symptomatic relief about 70% of the time. Must Read.
5. Cruz-Martinez, A., Conde, C. P., Cajal, S.R.Y., Martinez, A., “Recurrent familial polyneuropathy with liability to pressure palsies. Special regard to electrophysiological aspects of twenty five members from seven families.” Electromyogr Clin Neurophysiol, 1977; 17:101-124.
The title says it all.
6. Earl, C.J., Fullerton, P.M., Wakefield, G.S., Schutta, H.S., “Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies.” Quarterly J of Med, 1964; 33:132:481-498.
Very limited value.
7. Morgenlander, J.C., Lynch, J.R., Sanders, D.B., “Surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in patients with peripheral neuropathy.” Neurology, 1997; 49: 1159-1163.
Again points out that even people with peripheral neuropathy stand to benefit from CTR if there are CTS symptoms. Ties in closely with Clayburgh et al JHS 1987 and multiple articles by A. Lee Dellon at Johns Hopkins. Must Read.
8. Pareyson, D., Solari, A., Taroni, F., Botti, S., Fallica, E., Scaioli, V., Ciano, C., Schirlanzoni, An, “Detection of hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies among patients with acute painless mononeuropathy or plexopathy.” Muscle & Nerve, 1998; 21:1686-1691.
9. Roos, D., Thygesen, P., “Familial recurrent polyneuropathy.” Brain, 1972; 95:235 248.
10. Rosen, S.A., Wang, H., Cornblath, D.R., Uematsu, S., Hurko, O., “Compression syndromes due to hypertrophic nerve roots in hereditary motor sensory neuropathy type 1.” Neurology, 1989; 39:1173-1177.
11. Windebank, A.J., “Inherited recurrent focal neuropathies.” Diseases of the Peripheral Nervous System, 70:1656-1679.