Forearm and Wrist
Title: Median Nerve Decompression in the Forearm.
Published: 3/28/2011, Updated: 3/28/2011.
Author(s): Susan E. Mackinnon MD, Andrew Yee BS.
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
Standard Version
Extended Version
Surgical Tutorial – Median Nerve Decompression in the Forearm. The median nerve is decompressed in the forearm. A Z-plasty lengthening is performed on the pronator teres tendon. In addition, the tendon of the deep head of the pronator teres is transected and the flexor digitorum superficialis tendinous arch is released.
Hand
Title: Carpal Tunnel Release.
Published: 3/28/2011, Updated: 3/28/2011.
Author(s): Susan E. Mackinnon MD, Andrew Yee BS.
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
Standard Version
Surgical Tutorial – Carpal Tunnel Release. A carpal tunnel release is performed by decompressing the median nerve in the wrist through the carpal tunnel. This procedure involves transecting the transverse carpal ligament.