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Carpal tunnel syndrome Surface anatomy - normal palm Surface anatomy - normal wrist Carpal biopsy

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Carpal tunnel biopsy

Alternative Names: Biopsy - carpal tunnel What the risks are: Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken) Bleeding Damage to the nerve in this area Special considerations: If the biopsy indicates abnormalities of the carpal tunnel, your health care provider may suggest the carpal tunnel release procedure and/or further surgery to address the abnormality.

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