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Selective Motor Neuropathy of the Median Nerve Caused by a Ganglion in the Carpal Tunnel

From the Departments of Hand Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery and Neurology, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia

Correspondence: Dr G. R. Gschwind, Department of Hand Surgery and Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards 2065, Australia.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the commonest peripheral compressive neuropathy. Typically, sensory symptoms predominate at presentation with motor dysfunction seen in more chronic cases. Isolated motor compression is rare. We present a case of selective median nerve motor neuropathy caused by a carpal tunnel ganglion.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 23, No. 5, 611-612 (1998)
DOI: 10.1016/S0266-7681(98)80013-2


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