International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, New York, United States
Research Letter
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Overlapping and Concealing Slowly Progressive Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Case Report
Author(s): Naglaa Hussein*
70-y-old constructor right- handed man without significant past medical history, presented by bilateral hand tingling
and numbness associated with frequent objects drops for 1 year. No other neurological symptoms, no gait abnormity.
The patient continued his labor work with difficulty. After thorough clinical and electrophysical exam; the condition
was diagnosed as combined carpal tunnel syndrome and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Carpal tunnel syndrome
on top of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.21.9.607