1. Abbott, L.C., Saunders, J.B., “Injuries of the median nerve in fractures of the lower end of the radius.” Gynecology and Obstetrics Surgery, 1933; 57:507-516.
Trauma causing bruising of the median nerve and direct impingement.
2. Cobb, T.K., An, K.N., Cooney, W.P. “Externally applied forces to the palm increase carpal tunnel pressure.” JHS, 1995; 20A: 181-185.
Simple study creates a question as to whether tasks/jobs increase external pressures on one’s palm might lead to increased chance of development of CTS.
3. Gelberman, R.H., Rydevik, B.L., Pess, G.M., Szabo, R.M., Lundborg, G. “Carpal tunnel syndrome.” OCNA, 1988; 19, 115-124.
4. Lynch, A.C., Lipscomb, P.R., “The carpal tunnel syndrome and Colles’ fractures.” JAMA, 1963; 185; 5:101-366.
Ties in with Abbott and Saunders above.