Preservation of terminal branches of the median palmar cutaneous nerve in carpal tunnel surgery.
Surgical decompression of the median nerve in the palm and wrist usually relieves the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. However, a significant number of these patients develop postoperative dysesthesia and local tenderness at the base of the palm. We have altered our surgical approach to include exposure and preservation of the terminal branches of the palmar cutaneous nerve in order to minimize the risk of this complication.
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Nalebuff
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Smith