Short palmar incision: a new surgical approach for carpal tunnel syndrome
Luchetti, R.; Alfarano, M.; Montagna, G.; Soragni, O.
La Chirurgia Degli Organi di Movimento 81(2): 197-206
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-4749 PMID: 8968122 Document Number: 465768
The authors describe the method of decompression of the median nerve by section of the transverse ligament of the carpus for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome using a mini-incision. Use of the method is backed up by an extensive review of the literature concerning the problem of pain in the interthenar region, a complication occurring in wider incisions.