Total ulnar nerve transection during endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

del Piñal, F; Cruz-Camara, A; Jado, E · Arthroscopy · 1997

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the case of a patient who suffered a complete laceration of the ulnar nerve during an endoscopic carpal tunnel release following Chow's two-portal extrabursal method. The possible mechanism of injury is discussed.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy