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Total ulnar nerve transection during endoscopic carpal tunnel release
F del Piñal1, A Cruz-Camara, E Jado
1Section of Hand and Plastic-Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Mutua Montañesa, Santander, Spain.
Summary
A patient experienced a complete ulnar nerve laceration during endoscopic carpal tunnel release using Chow's two-portal extrabursal method. This case report discusses the potential mechanism behind this nerve injury.
Area of Science:
- Hand Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Carpal tunnel release is a common surgical procedure.
- Endoscopic techniques aim to minimize invasiveness.
- Potential complications, including nerve injury, can occur.