J Korean Pain Soc.  1994 May;7(1):65-68.

Median Nerve Block for Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Report of 5 cases

• Jung PS
• Lee HK
• Kim SY
• Yoon KB
• Kim C

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive neuropathy of the upper extremity. Clinical manifestations include pain as well as motor and sensory dysfunction in the distribution of the median nerve. As nonoperative treatment, median nerve block is performed to relieve pain for carpal tunnel syndrome. We have experienced 5 such cases. Our results support median nerve block as an excellent treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Keyword

Carpal tunnel syndrome; Median nerve block

MeSH Terms

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome*
Median Nerve*
Upper Extremity