1. Cherington, M. “Proximal pain in carpal tunnel syndrome.” Arch Surg, 1974; 108:69.
Short article points out how frequently CTS results in discomfort all the way to the shoulder.
2. Khan, M.I. “Carpal tunnel syndrome: A curable cause of chronic neck pain.” Contemporary Orthop, 1988; 17:2: 29-33.
Simple collection of cases cited with CTS as the only cause for neck pain. Neck pain resolved post op CTR.
3. Kummel, B.M. and Zanzanis, G.A. “Shoulder pain as the presenting complaint in carpal tunnel syndrome.” CORR, 1973; 92: 227-230.
The first and only report in the literature about isolated shoulder pain arising from CTS. Good clinical data provided. Must Read.