Open carpal tunnel release surgery
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Open carpal tunnel release surgery
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In open carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut, releasing the median nerve. The size and shape of the incision may vary.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery |
| Last Updated | November 3, 2006 |
| Last updated: | November 03, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery |
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