Thermal Injury of the Motor Branch of Ulnar Nerve Following Electrocauterization of Ulnar Artery—A Rare Complication After Open Carpal Tunnel Release
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We present a rare complication of open carpal tunnel release involving severe thermal injury to the motor branch of the ulnar nerve after a misplaced incision and blind electrocauterization of the lacerated ulnar artery. Accurate and precise anatomical knowledge is very important to safely perform this procedure.
Source: Clinical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71120
Authors: Ellada Papadogeorgou, Byron E. Chalidis
Institution: Interbalkan Medical Center
Language: English
Topic: Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,820
OpenAlex ID: W4414808198