Apparatus and method for dividing transverse carpal ligament

Details Apparatus and method for dividing transverse carpal ligament Apparatus and method for dividing transverse carpal ligament

1992-05-21

1994-08-02

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

128898, A61B 1732

Patent

active

053342143

ABSTRACT:
As a surgical treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, guidance mechanism and cutting mechanism are subcutaneously inserted in spaced-apart incisions located by well-known landmarks. The guidance mechanism is placed below the transverse carpal ligament, and the cutting mechanism is placed above it. As the cutting mechanism is advanced, it is guided by the guidance mechanism and the knife portion divides the carpal ligament.

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