Ultrasound-guided minimally invasive thread release of carpal tunnel: a cadaveric study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Thread release of the carpal tunnel is the most recent of several minimally invasive ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release techniques. The purpose of this article is to provide a step-by-step guide for minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided thread release of the carpal tunnel focused on transecting the transverse carpal ligament with minimal damage to the palmar aponeurosis on anatomical specimens.

Methods

Fifteen ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel thread releases were performed on the wrists of soft-embalmed anatomical specimens, which were dissected immediately after the intervention. The procedures were performed by two musculoskeletal radiologists with 25 and 8 years of experience, respectively, in interventional radiology. Ultrasound visibility, completeness of tr

SUBMITTER: Jengojan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12008055 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature