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Surgical release of the carpal tunnel

Springer International Publishing, (2016), 489-491
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-40631-2_122
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Abstract

This chapter details the steps in surgical release of the carpel tunnel. From the palmar side, the transverse carpal ligament is reached, and it is slowly released until full opening of the carpal tunnel. Indications, essential steps, postoperative care, and sample operative dictation are included.

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Tran, T. A., & Szabo, R. M. (2016). Surgical release of the carpal tunnel. In Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (pp. 489–491). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40631-2_122

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