Carpal tunnel syndrome in children with mucopolysaccaridoses

Carpal tunnel syndrome in children is uncommon. Mucopolysaccharidosis is the most common cause of carpal tunnel syndrome in this age group. With new treatment modalities available for mucopolysaccaridoses, the prognosis of the disease has greatly improved. The musculoskeletal manifestations includin...

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Published inJournal of child neurology Vol. 22; no. 3; p. 260
Main Authors Yuen, Alex, Dowling, Guy, Johnstone, Bruce, Kornberg, Andrew, Coombs, Christopher
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2007
Subjects
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - etiology
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - surgery
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Functional Laterality
Humans
Male
Mucopolysaccharidoses - complications
Neural Conduction - physiology
Neurologic Examination
Retrospective Studies
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Summary:Carpal tunnel syndrome in children is uncommon. Mucopolysaccharidosis is the most common cause of carpal tunnel syndrome in this age group. With new treatment modalities available for mucopolysaccaridoses, the prognosis of the disease has greatly improved. The musculoskeletal manifestations including carpal tunnel syndrome now assume more importance. Early diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in these children are important to achieve a good outcome. The authors present their experience in the management of children with mucopolysaccharidosis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
ISSN:0883-0738
DOI:10.1177/0883073807300528