Carpal tunnel release complicated by acute gout.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a patient who suffered an acute attack of gout in the wrist after surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome. The postoperative management of this patient and a brief review of this complication of carpal tunnel release are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Gouty
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Gout
- Postoperative Complications