Citation

Ames EL. J. Am. Osteopath. Assoc. 1996; 96(4): 223-226.

Affiliation

Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, American Osteopathic Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8935427

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.

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