A Detailed Comparison of Preoperative Complaints in Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome versus Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire.

The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) has a symptom severity scale (SSS) with 11 questions and a functional status scale (FSS) with 8 questions. The final score for each scale is the sum divided by the number of questions and ranges between 1 and 5. A score of 1 indicates they have no complaints and 5 indicates high severity and functional loss.

Persisting Complaints after Carpal Tunnel Release: Nerve Compression by the Palmaris Profundus Muscle.

We present the case of a 66-year-old man who had persisting complaints after initial classical open carpal tunnel release. During revision a reversed palmaris profundus muscle was identified as being the cause of residual compression of the median nerve. Neurolysis with release of the palmaris profundus muscle was performed without resection of this anatomical variant and resulted in full resolution of the complaints.

The international registry on hand and composite tissue transplantation.

Background: Since May 2002, all groups performing hand transplantations have supplied information to the International Registry on Hand and Composite Tissue Transplantation (IRHCCT). The analysis of all cases with follow-up information up to September 2007 is presented here.

Methods: From September 1998 to September 2007, 38 hands (18 unilateral and 10 bilateral hand transplantations) and two digits have been reported to IRHCTT, for a total of 30 patients with a follow-up period ranging from 6 months to 9 years.

Second report (1998-2006) of the International Registry of Hand and Composite Tissue Transplantation.

Since May 2002 all groups performing hand transplantations have supplied detailed information to the International Registry on Hand and Composite Tissue Transplantation. This report provides a review of all hand transplants performed to date. From September 1998 to February 2006 eighteen male patients underwent 24 hand/forearm/digit transplantations (eleven unilateral and four bilateral hand transplantations, two bilateral forearm transplantations, one thumb transplantation).

The International Registry on Hand and Composite Tissue Transplantation.

Background: Since May 2002 all groups performing hand transplantations have supplied detailed information to the International Registry on Hand and Composite Tissue Transplantation. This inaugural report provides a review of all hand transplants performed to date.

Methods: Between September 1998 and September 2004, 18 male patients underwent 24 hand/forearm/digit transplantations (11 monolateral and 4 bilateral hand transplantations, 2 bilateral forearm transplantations, and 1 thumb transplantation).