The palmar approach for the visualization and release of the carpal tunnel. An analysis of 429 cases.

摘要: A review of 429 cases carpal tunnel syndrome in 329 patients confirms the prevalence this entity among disorders hand. Three symptoms are almost diagnostic--daytime numbness, nighttime pain, and morning stiffness fingers. The diagnosis is confirmed by findings on physical examination. relatively simple technique presented for exposure release median nerve, using a longitudinal incision palm stopping short wrist skin. Limiting to palmar skin results an inconspicuous scar, while still providing adequate complete anatomical release. An epineural neurolysis nerve was performed each case, resulting improvement all but 4 these patients.