Carpal tunnel surgical procedure

In treating carpal tunnel syndrome, surgery may be required to release the compressed median nerve. The open release procedure involves simply cutting the transverse carpal ligament.

Review Date: 09/28/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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