title: Complications associated with carpal tunnel release.
abstract: A number of complications can result from surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. They can be diminished with the use of a longitudinally directed incision, complete visualization of the median nerve, and an understanding of the anatomic variations of the median nerve. However, some complications (eg, a painful scar, infection, and wrist weakness) may not be completely prevented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Kuschner
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Brien
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gellman
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D002921:Cicatrix; D006225:Hand / Q000294:innervation; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000209:etiology