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Would a surgical decompression be indicated in a patient with amyloidosis and severe median neuropathy at the wrist?

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Neurology · University of Minnesota
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Yes, of course, if the median neuropathy is symptomatic. I am not aware of any literature suggesting lower rates of success with carpal tunnel release surgery in patients with various amyloidosis subtypes compared to non-amyloid CTS.

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