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  • Title: Technical Tip for Proximal Release During Open Carpal Tunnel Release Using a Subcutaneous Pocket.
    Author: Nikkhah D, Sadr AH, Akhavani MA.
    Journal: J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol; 2016 Jun; 21(2):280-2. PubMed ID: 27454649.
    Abstract:
    Technical steps to avoid incomplete proximal release of the carpal tunnel are described. Local anaesthesia is infiltrated as a subcutaneous bleb over the distal wrist crease and extending 2-3 cm over the forearm fascia. Tumescence of local anaesthesia into the subcutaneous plane helps create a pocket between the forearm fascia and subcutaneous tissues. Intraoperatively a subcutaneous pocket is made above the transverse carpal ligament and antebrachial fascia with blunt dissection. A retractor is placed under the pocket, which facilitates optimal visualization to allow reliable complete proximal release of compression.The authors have found that this technique is reproducible and reliable across their collective experience.
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