title: Arthroscopy of the distal radioulnar joint. Indications, portals, and anatomy.
abstract: Carpal tunnel syndrome is defined as a clinical condition related to dysfunction of the median nerve specifically related to the carpal tunnel. This article reviews anatomy, current surgical treatment options, technique, indications and contraindications, efficacy, complications, and the author's own perspective on the subject.
authors.affiliation: Tuckahoe Orthopaedic Associates, Ltd., Richmond, Virginia.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Whipple
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery