Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2023; 11(25): 5941-5946
Published online Sep 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i25.5941
Median neuropathy after multiple punctures of the forearm for catheterization: A case report
Tomoaki Suzuki, Yuichiro Matsui, Daisuke Momma, Takeshi Endo, Norimasa Iwasaki
Tomoaki Suzuki, Yuichiro Matsui, Takeshi Endo, Norimasa Iwasaki, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8638, Japan
Yuichiro Matsui, Section for Clinical Education, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8586, Japan
Daisuke Momma, Center for Sports Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8638, Japan
Author contributions: Suzuki T was involved in gaining ethical approval, patient recruitment and data analysis; Matsui Y, Momma D and Endo T contributed to editing and conceptualization; Iwasaki N contributed to supervision; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Tomoaki Suzuki, MD, PhD, Doctor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, No. 15 Kita, No. 7 Nishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8638, Japan. gmtm32@gmail.com
Received: May 2, 2023
Peer-review started: May 2, 2023
First decision: July 3, 2023
Revised: July 14, 2023
Accepted: August 9, 2023
Article in press: August 9, 2023
Published online: September 6, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Median neuropathy during forearm puncture is unlikely but possible given the anatomic location. In general, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremity causes difficulty in performing hand-operated tasks and daily living, leading to a decreased quality of life, so surgery is aggressively considered in cases that are resistant to conservative treatment. Even in examinations where the risk of complications is considered low, accurate diagnosis based on clinical symptoms is important to provide appropriate treatment.