Measurement of Carpal Tunnel Pressure during Surgery of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Czech version

Authors: M. Kanta ¹; E. Ehler ²; T. Hosszú ¹; C. Daňková ¹; D. Laštovička ¹; J. Adamkov ¹; V. Hobza ¹; S. Řehák ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Neurochirurgická klinika FN Hradec Králové, přednosta doc. MUDr. J. Náhlovský, CSc. ¹; Neurologické oddělení krajské nemocnice Pardubice, prim. doc. MUDr. E. Ehler, CSc. ²
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2005, roč. 84, č. 5, s. 253-257.
Category: Monothematic special - Original

Overview

A significance of carpal tunnel pressure measurement during surgery of carpal tunnel syndrome (endoscopic and twin incision technique) was evaluated. The pressure in different levels of palm and in different positions of the hand was measured by ICP sensor Codman during operation of 10 patient. The results are presented in the form of several graphs. In all 10 cases excellent results were obtained.

Key words:
carpal tunnel syndrome – ICP sensor Codman – uniportal endoscopic technique – twin incision technique – carpal tunnel pressure measurement

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Perspectives in Surgery

2005 Issue 5