Anatomical variations of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel

• Published in: International orthopaedics Vol. 19; no. 1; p. 30
• Main Authors: Stancić, M F, Eskinja, N, Stosić, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.02.1995
• Subjects: Carpal Bones - anatomy & histology; Humans; Median Nerve - anatomy & histology

The median nerve was explored in 100 hands and the variations classified by the Lanz system. Only 47.7% of hands showed the standard anatomy described in textbooks. Rare variations were also found. Knowledge of the variable anatomy of the nerve could help to avoid incomplete decompression at operati...