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title: Carpal Tunnel Release (Open Technique)
description: This surgical procedure treats the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome. It relieves pressure on a nerve that travels through your wrist. This nerve is called the "median" nerve.
date_modified: "2023-09-15T14:42:43-04:00"
---

 

#####  Carpal Tunnel Release (Open Technique) 

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This surgical procedure treats the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome. It relieves pressure on a nerve that travels through your wrist. This nerve is called the "median" nerve.

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