If tendon retraction is significant, one option is lengthening the flexor pollicis longus (FPL), performed at the musculotendonous junction so that the lengthening site is proximal to the carpal ...
Open and endoscopic carpal-tunnel releases are commonly used as the definitive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. This ...
A major slip of the abductor pollicis longus based on the first metacarpal ... This slip is then passed beneath (around) the flexor carpi radialis tendon in the depth of the resection area.