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The Effect of an Open Carpal Tunnel Release on Thumb CMC Biomechanics

Purpose. We have observed worsening thumb pain following carpal tunnel release (CTR) in some patients. Our purpose was to determine the effect of open CTR on thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) biomechanics. Methods. Five fresh-frozen cadaver arms with intact soft tissues were used. Each specimen was secure...

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Autores principales: Tanner, Marc A., Conrad, Bryan P., Dell, Paul C., Wright, Thomas W.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3508518/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23251808
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/151348