Monday, 14 April 2008

Carpal Tunnel Release

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes pressed at the wrist causing numbness.

Surgery - An incision is made of approximately 2 inches long at the wrist. The carpal ligament is them cut to enlarge the carpal tunnel. This procedure is usually carried out with local anaesthetic.

View video of the carpal tunnel release procedure.

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