Carpal tunnel syndrome and motor vehicle accidents.

Author(s)
Ames, E.L.
Year
Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome can result from acute injury, as indicated by a retrospective study. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome developed in 96 patients within 2 months after an automobile accident. Forty-four (46%) of these 96 patients underwent carpal tunnel release. It is postulated that the mechanism of injury is blunt trauma from the steering wheel or dashboard. (A)

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Source

Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Vol. 96 (1996), No. 4 (April), p. 223-226, 11 ref.

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