Anatomical variations of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel

J Hand Surg Am · 1977 · Classic · cited 485 times

U. Lanz

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONClassic anatomic study found median nerve course variations in about 12% of 246 explored carpal tunnels, supporting an ulnar-sided surgical approach to avoid nerve injury.

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