Complications associated with carpal tunnel release.
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.
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Department of Orthopaedics, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
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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