Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has been referred to as the most common peripheral
entrapment neuropathy. As Mirza and colleagues note, its incidence continues to increase …

Carpal tunnel syndrome is an exceedingly common orthopaedic problem in the United
States. When conservative management is unsuccessful, most surgeons proceed to surgical …

BACKGROUND: Deviated wrist postures and pinch grip use have been linked to the
development of carpal tunnel syndrome and are likely related to the size and shape of the …

Two pressure measurement techniques (catheter and bulb) were used to decompose the
effects of tendon loads on carpal tunnel pressure (CTP). The catheter technique measures …

The carpal tunnel is an elaborate biomechanical structure whose pathomechanics plays an
essential role in the development of carpal tunnel syndrome. The purpose of this article is to …

Carpal tunnel syndrome may be defined as an entrapment neuropathy of the median nerve
at the wrist, producing a characteristic symptom complex. The typical patient experiences …

Transecting the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) is a routine procedure to surgically treat
carpal tunnel syndrome; yet, its mechanical consequences on carpal bones are unclear. In …

Entrapment neuropathies of the upper extremity are common, debilitating conditions. Most
patients with these neuropathies are readily diagnosed on purely clinical grounds and may …

Introduction Carpal tunnel decompression with division of the transverse carpal ligament
has been a highly successful procedure for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The …

A randomized prospective study was carried out to compare one‐portal endoscopic carpal
tunnel release with an open procedure. There were 47 patients (mean age 52.6 years): 25 …