Repair of severed recurrent thenar branch of median nerve after open carpal tunnel release

Repair of severed recurrent thenar branch of median nerve after open carpal tunnel release

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An anatomical understanding of median nerve variation is essential for successful decompression of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).Although iatrogenic injury of smith 4d mag alpine green the thenar branch after carpal tunnel release (CTR) has not been reported in many cases, it can cause serious damage to the patient.In case of rapidly progressing thenar atrophy 2023 volkl revolt 104 after CTS surgery, thenar branch of median nerve injury should be suspected.Nerve conduction examination and ultrasound before surgery can be a useful tool for diagnosis.