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Primary carpal tunnel stenosis as a cause of entrapment of the median nerve

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The aetiology of carpal tunnel syndrome in about 50% of patients is not clear. These patients are frequently older woman.

Measurements of the carpal tunnel cross-sectional area in eleven female patients revealed a narrow carpal tunnel as compared with female or male controls.

Primary carpal tunnel stenosis as a cause of entrapment of the median nerve is postulated.

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  1. H. J. Gelmers

    Present address: Kliniek voor Neurochirurgie, Academisch Ziekenhuis, Oostersingel 59, Groningen, The Netherlands

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  1. Department of Neurology, Prinses Irene Hospital, Almelo

    H. J. Gelmers

  2. Department of Neurosurgery, State University of Groningen, The Netherlands

    H. J. Gelmers

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Gelmers, H.J. Primary carpal tunnel stenosis as a cause of entrapment of the median nerve. Acta neurochir 55, 317–320 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01808447

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