Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
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.
Last Revised: October 21, 2010
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery
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