Carpal Tunnel Release SurgeryCarpal tunnel release surgery is used to reduce the
pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. This is done by cutting the ligament
that forms the top of the carpal tunnel. Cutting this ligament relieves
pressure on the median nerve. Any other tissue (such as a tumor) that may be
putting pressure on the median nerve can also be removed during surgery.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerHerbert von Schroeder, MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
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Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Herbert von Schroeder, MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery |
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