Pressure Measurement between Median Nerve and Transverse Carpal Ligament in Carpal Tunnel

Median nerve superficial to the transverse carpal ligament.

Recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in up to 12% of cases after carpal tunnel release. Recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome is defined as recurrence of classic symptoms confirmed by electrodiagnostic studies after a symptom-free interval of a minimum of 6 months, as opposed to persistent carpal tunnel syndrome, where a symptom-free interval never occurs after carpal tunnel release, which is att...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Median Nerve Lesions

Median nerve compression in the carpal tunnel.

portant that the physiotherapist should supervise the movements and make sure that the metacarpal is again moved through a full active range at the new joint. This treatment is continued until the patient can return to light work, which is usually a matter of four to six weeks. Some patients complain of pain for longer than this, but others are surprisingly pain free; one started milking cows w...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Median Nerve Lesions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Median Nerve Lesions

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is by far the most common cause of median nerve damage. The carpal tunnel is an anatomical compartment of the hand; it is bounded on three sides by carpal bones which form an arch, and on the palmar side by the transverse carpal ligament. Pathogenesis CTS results from compromise of median nerve function at the wrist, caused by increased pressure in the carpal tunnel...