World Neurosurg
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To investigate the continuous relationship between age and tracheostomy in patients with traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (TCSCI). ⋯ Age and tracheostomy present a dose-response relationship in patients with TCSCI. This finding could help physicians bring assistance in the early identification of tracheostomy and rationalize the allocation of medical resources.
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Meta Analysis
Accessory hand muscles over the transverse carpal ligament: An obstacle in carpal tunnel surgery.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an entrapment neuropathy caused by compression of the median nerve throughout the carpal tunnel. It is the most common entrapment neuropathy, with an estimated prevalence of 4%-7%. Surgical management is more effective in moderate to severe and severe CTS. CTS recurs in approximately 20% of patients, and up to 12% of these patients require reoperation. Knowledge of normal anatomy and variations would improve the success rate of the index surgery. Atypical causes of CTS were reported, including ganglion cysts, synovial hypertrophy, lipomas, bone fracture, bone fragments, tumor of soft tissues or bones, neurofibromas, neuromas, vascular malformations, and accessory muscles. Accessory muscles are commonly detected in upper limbs. However, their concomitant presentation with CTS has rarely been reported. We aimed to present different accessory muscles diagnosed during CTS surgery through a systematic review of the literature with our exemplary case. ⋯ Knowledge of possible variations within the carpal tunnel would improve the surgeon's capability during CTS surgery.