CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH ACROMEGALY

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

SHAKOURI S.K.; RAHBAR M.; MOSTOFI M.S.; BAHRAMI A.

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: Medical Journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Year:2003 | Volume:- | Issue:59 Page(s): 55-58

Download Full-Text

Persian Verion

View:

1,485

Download:

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH ACROMEGALY

Author(s)

SHAKOURI S.K. | RAHBAR M. | MOSTOFI M.S. | BAHRAMI A. | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

ACROMEGALYQ4

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROMEQ4

ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC TESTSQ4

Abstract

Background and Objectives: ACROMEGALY is an important risk factor for CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (CTS), observed clinically in 50% of the patients with ACROMEGALY; however with ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC TESTS, this rate increases to 80%. Because numerous diagnostic methods are available for CTS, determining a suitable screening test seems necessary. Materials and Methods: We analysed 15 patients with criteria for ACROMEGALY and mean age of 39.9 years old, in whom mean duration of 4.8 years were past from successful treatment, for determining prevalence of CTS with various electro diagnostic tests. Results: Clinically symptomatic CTS were noted in 30% of patients. However, with ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC TESTS this rate increased to 70%. Of various electrodiagnostic methods, median and radial nerves sensory action potential was more sensitive for CTS, and with this technique more than 80% of patients with ACROMEGALY were included in CTS group. Conclusion: Median and radial nerves sensory action potential comparison, is recommended as a screening test for CTS. Despite successful management of patients with ACROMEGALY, the reason for high rate of occurrence of CTS in these patients may be related to irreversible carpal tunnel stenosis due to bony hypertrophy and/or hyperplasia of tendons. Fortunately, CTS is often asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic; thus, the majority of patients are treated conservatively, and only in rare cases surgery is required.

Cites

No record.

References

No record.

Cite

APA: Copy

SHAKOURI, S.K., RAHBAR, M., MOSTOFI, M.S., & BAHRAMI, A.. (2003). CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH ACROMEGALY. MEDICAL JOURNAL OF TABRIZ UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, -(59), 55-58. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/47323/en

Vancouver: Copy

SHAKOURI S.K., RAHBAR M., MOSTOFI M.S., BAHRAMI A.. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH ACROMEGALY. MEDICAL JOURNAL OF TABRIZ UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES[Internet]. 2003;-(59):55-58. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/47323/en

IEEE: Copy

S.K. SHAKOURI, M. RAHBAR, M.S. MOSTOFI, and A. BAHRAMI, “CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH ACROMEGALY,” MEDICAL JOURNAL OF TABRIZ UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol. -, no. 59, pp. 55–58, 2003, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/47323/en

Related Journal Papers