title: Complications after subfascial carpal tunnel release.
abstract: The two cases we report reiterate the dangers of performing a carpal tunnel release through a small transverse or longitudinal incision at the wrist crease. We concur with other authors that this method of carpal tunnel release has an unacceptably high complication rate, and its potential risks do not justify its use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Saccone
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Rayan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence