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Coexistent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Cervical Radiculopathy (Double Crush Syndrome)

Authors: E. WAYNE MASSEY MD, TERRENCE L. RILEY MD CAPT, A. BERNARD PLEET MC, USN

Abstract

Nineteen patients had coexistent carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and cervical radiculopathy (“double crush” syndrome), most commonly at C-6 or C-7. Four others had concurrent CTS and lesions of the brachial plexus. Because clinical features of the three syndromes may be so similar, when they coexisit one of the lesions may be overshadowed or ignored. In addition to the practical importance of considering dual lesions, it may theoretically be important to investigate mechanisms responsible for coexisting proximal and distal peripheral nerve lesions.

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