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Pt. undergoing carpal tunnel release.

Posted By: Spice on 2006-08-03
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Subject: Pt. undergoing carpal tunnel release.

The carpal ligament was identified and this was opened proximally and distally through the palmar aspect of the hand. Distally, we placed a s/l flatmouth malleable.


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