Distal forearm regional block anesthesia for carpal tunnel release.
A technique of nerve block in the distal forearm is described for use in carpal tunnel release operations. In 70 operations, the extremities of 52 patients have been successfully anesthetized in this manner without complication. This simple anesthetic technique is recommended for use by the hand surgeon.
Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201-3098.
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D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D005542:Forearm / Q000294:innervation; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*