title: Carpal tunnel release; postoperative care.
abstract: By demonstrating slight bowstringing of the flexor tendons, computer tomography can explain any weakness of grip. A strong plea for adequate immobilization (three to six weeks) after carpal tunnel release is made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, Paramaribo, Suriname, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Jessurun
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hillen
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Huffstadt
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014945:Wound Healing