Carpal tunnel biopsy

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Carpal biopsy

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Surface anatomy - normal palm

Surface anatomy - normal wrist

Biopsy - carpal tunnel

• Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
• Bleeding
• Damage to the nerve in this area

If the biopsy indicates abnormalities of the carpal tunnel, your health care provider may suggest the carpal tunnel release procedure. Your provider may also recommend more surgery to fix or improve the abnormality.

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.