Carpal tunnel release

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Carpal tunnel repair - series	Carpal tunnel syndrome	Surface anatomy - normal palm	Surface anatomy - normal wrist
Wrist anatomy

Risks for any anesthesia include the following:

• Allergic reactions to medications
• Problems breathing

• Bleeding
• Infection

Risks specific to carpal tunnel release include the following:

• Injury to the median nerve or its branches
• Failure of the surgery to improve symptoms
• Rarely, injury to another nerve or blood vessel (artery or vein)
• Scar sensitivity

Review Date: 11/02/2006
Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Reviewprovided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.