Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Related Median Neuropathies

Scott F. M. Duncan, MD, MPH, MBA, Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, USARyosuke Kakinoki, MD, PhD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

• Anatomy of the Median Nerve: Anatomic Variations and Anomalies.- History of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.- Clinical Presentation.- Differential Diagnosis.- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Associated or Caused by Other Medical Conditions.- Infection Causing CTS.- Interpretation of EMG/NCV Studies.- Imaging of the Carpal Tunnel and Median Nerve.- Treatment: Incomplete Release.- Treatment: Mixed/Partial Nerve Injuries.- Treatment: Neuroma in Situ.- Treatment: Transection.- Diagnosis of True Recurrence.- Use of Reverse Radial Forearm Flap.- Use of Reverse Radial Forearm Fascial Flap.- Vein Wrap.- Synovial Wrap.- Microneurolysis.- Reconstruction of the Flexor Retinaculum.- Biologics, Conduits, Allografts and Autografts.- Median Compressive Neuropathy Proximal to the Carpal Tunnel.- Treatment of Median Nerve Tumors.- Nerve Stimulator for Chronic Median Nerve Pain.- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.- The Indications and Importance of Obtaining Electrical Studies in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

“The editors have done an admirable job of collecting leading educators and clinicians to author each chapter, bringing together a broad collective of experience for readers to learn from. … Overall, this is a wonderful reference on the singular topic of carpal tunnel syndrome and related median neuropathies. If you care for patients with carpal tunnel disease, you need look no further than this book to consider yourself to be up on the state of the art in the field.” (Mark R. Hutchinson, Doody's Book Reviews, October, 2017)