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The rate and associated risk factors for acute carpal tunnel syndrome complicating a fracture of the distal radius.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol
July 2021
Edinburgh Orthopaedics-Edinburgh Orthopaedic Trauma and the University of Edinburgh, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA, UK.
Background: Acute carpal tunnel syndrome (ACTS) is a known complication of distal radius fractures. This study aimed to document the demographics, range of presenting symptoms and risk factors of patients who develop ACTS following a fracture of the distal radius.
Methods: A retrospective review of 1189 patients with an acute distal radius fracture treated in the study centre over a one-year period were identified.