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Research Notes on Nerve Damage With Carpal Tunnel Surgery
In rare instances, nerve damage can occur as a complication of carpal tunnel surgery.1 The median nerve branches off into many smaller nerves, and the specific locations of these nerves can vary among individuals.1 Although medical professionals are aware of these variations, it is still possible to cut the median nerve or its branches during carpal tunnel surgery.1
Fast Facts:
- Proponents of the open-release surgical procedure believe there is less risk of nerve damage due to a better view of the anatomical structures in the wrist.2
- If nerve damage does occur, additional repair surgery is likely indicated.3
- There is very minimal risk (less than 1 in 100) of nerve damage.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 eMedTV: Nerve Damage With Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Comparing Open and Endoscopic Procedures
- ↑ LiveStrong.com: 3 Ways to Treat Complications From Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- ↑ Precision Neurosurgery: What are the Specific Risks of this Surgery?
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kathleen J
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Nerve Damage From Carpal Tunnel Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Surgery Nerve Damage
- Last update: Aug. 28, 2008
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