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.

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Butler's Procedure

Overlapping of the 5th toe over the 4th toe.
Deformity consists of dorsiflexion and adduction at the metatarsophalangeal joint.

Purpose of procedure:
To release the extensor tendon.
Using racket incision