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Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Carpal tunnel release surgery is used to reduce the pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. This is done by cutting the ligament that forms the top of the carpal tunnel. Cutting this ligament relieves pressure on the median nerve. Any other tissue (such as a tumor) that may be putting pressure on the median nerve can also be removed during surgery.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 21, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine David Pichora, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery | |
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