Endoscopic release of the carpal ligament for carpal tunnel syndrome: Long-term results using the chow technique

Arthroscopy

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 417-421

  Chow, J C Y ^a  

^a Orthopaedics Clinic of Mt Vernon   (United States)

Author keywords

Chow; Endoscopic carpal tunnel release; Long term results

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME; ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY; FEMALE; HUMAN; LIGAMENT SURGERY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; NERVE DECOMPRESSION; RECURRENCE RISK; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 0032939485     PISSN: 07498063     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0749-8063(99)70060-5     Document Type: Article

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