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Re: open hand surgery

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Posted by dmm on March 08, 2004 at 14:54:44:

In Reply to: open hand surgery posted by Chris B on March 07, 2004 at 22:26:54:

: What is open hand surgery is it the same as
: release surgery .i just had cts on 12-05-03
: hand is still sore thumb is swollen

there are 2 procedures being performed, open relase and arthroscopic release. The arthroscopic version has an increased risk for nerve damage. The open version is much more common, using a keyhole style incision about 1-1/2 inches long.

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