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			| Open Carpal Tunnel Release SurgeryIn open carpal tunnel release surgery, the
		transverse carpal ligament is cut, releasing the median nerve. The size and
		shape of the incision may vary.ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
 Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
 Specialist Medical ReviewerHerbert von Schroeder, MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery
Current as ofMarch 21, 2017Current as of:
                March 21, 2017Author:
          Healthwise Staff  Medical Review:
          Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Herbert von Schroeder, MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery |  |  |  |  |  |