Each of the articles shows how with careful examination the majority of patients seen with CTS may be proven to have other associated nerve abnormalities. This is important in attempting to eliminate symptoms and in appropriate re operation for unresolved or “recurrent” CTS. Suggests that a high percentage of CTS patients are really exhibiting peripheral neuropathy with localized symptoms.
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