Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Presenting with Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Neurophysiological Evaluation
Published: February 1, 2008 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2008/.195
SHARMA V K
Division of Neurology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
Correspondence
Dr. Vijay Sharma, Division of Neurology, National University Hospital, Singapore-119074. Email: drvijay@singnet.com.sg
Carpal tunnel syndrome and Raynaud’s phenomena are common diseases and coexist in some patients while in others Raynaud’s phenomenon may be a clinical feature of carpal tunnel syndrome. I describe an interesting case with Raynaud’s phenomenon as a predominant presenting clinical feature due to an underlying mild carpal tunnel syndrome with preferential involvement of the autonomic fibers. Nocturnal wrist splinting, a common treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, resulted in marked improvement in the symptoms.
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