A Colour Atlas of Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Contents Part A. Carpal tunnel syndrome: general principles Acknowledgements This book is dedicated to Introduction Definition and synonyms Historical aspects Anatomy Pathogenesis Causes of carpal tunnel syndrome Changes in the median neive Clinical features Investigations Differential diagnosis General principles of treatment Conservative treatment Operative and postoperative treatment Complications and results Results of carpal tunnel decompression Part B. Carpal tunnel decompression (and related procedures) — surgical techniques Surgical anatomy of the median nerve Preoperative management. Anaesthesia Instruments Incision Exposure Division of the flexor retinaculum and related fascia Exposure of the median nerve External median neurolysis Internal median neurolysis (endoneurolysis) Flexor tenosynovectomy Ulnar neurolysis Operation for persistent or recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome Reconstruction of the flexor retinaculum; Tendon transfer for opposition of the thumb Exploration of the carpal tunnel floor Wound closure Dressing technique Splintage Postoperative care References Miscellaneous tables Index