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Location: http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/A-Ce/Carpal-Tunnel-Release.html
Description: Definition
A carpal tunnel release is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on the nerve located inside the carpal tunnel, an area in the wrist that supplies nerve function to the fingers. The condition for which the release is performed is called carpal tunnel syndrome.
Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
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Language: English
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Added: Sat Nov 04 2006