Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, with its surgical profile, is a must for those specialising in this condition (hand surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, physiatrists and hand physical therapists), for both experts and newcomers to this field. For the young surgeon just starting out, the book explains the technical modalities of surgical treatment for this condition and describes alternative non-surgical procedures. It also depicts the complications that can arise in treatment. For more experienced surgeons, this book is an instrument for deepening their knowledge of this condition and its management. It can be considered a moment for reflection on a condition that is erroneously considered simple to treat and easy to resolve. The surgical chapters compare various complications as well as various conservative and rehabilitative treatment options, thus underlining that this condition must not be underestimated. Incorrect treatment can have many negative ramifications: not only that the patient is dissatisfied but it can also lead to the hand's functional loss and render the patient an invalid. This book is also intended for all physicians and medical students interested in this subject, presenting the broad range of problems caused by this condition and how best to manage them.

General

History of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Anatomy of the Carpal Tunnel
Normal Anatomy and Variations of the Median Nerve in the Carpal Tunnel
Etiopathogenesis
The Pathophysiology of Median Nerve Compression
Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury as a Common Etiology of "Idiopathic" Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Biochemical and Immunohistochemical Evidence
Carpal Canal Pressure Measurements: Literature Review and Clinical Implications
Diagnosis
Clinical Diagnosis
Neurophysiological Assessment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Diagnostic Imaging
Quantitative Assessment of Historical and Objective Findings: A New Clinical Severity Scale of CTS
Differential Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Rare Causes
Treatment
Conservative Care for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The Cutaneous Innervation of the Palm and Its Implications During Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Traditional Technique: Wrist-Palm Incision
Palmar Incision
Open Carpal Tunnel Release with a Short Palmar Incision and No Specialized Instruments Combined with a Rehabilitation Program for Early Return to Activity
The Mini-Invasive Technique for Carpal Tunnel Release: Open Approach with Converse Fiberoptic Light Retractor
The Indiana Tome for Carpal Tunnel Release
Alternative Techniques and Variants: Double Approach - Proximal and Distal Mini-Incisions
Anatomic Landmarks for Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Technique: The Gilbert Technique (or Technique by Two Different Portals)
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: Menon's Technique
The Distal Single Incision Scope-Assisted Carpal Tunnel Release - Thirteen-Year Follow-Up Results
Carpal Tunnel Release with Limited Visualization
ClosedTechnique With Paine Retinaculotome and Modified Retinaculotome MDC
Closed Carpal Tunnel Release Technique with GRS
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Release Using the Chiena Technique
Reconstruction of the Flexor Retinaculum
Critical Appraisal of Transverse Carpal Ligament Reconstruction. Theoretical, Experimental, and Clinical Considerations
Comparison of Grip Strength Evolution After Carpal Tunnel Release by Three Different Techniques
Median Nerve Compression Secondary to Fractures of the Distal Radius
Rehabilitation
Postoperative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome After Median Nerve Decompression (Open Field or Endoscopic Technique)
Complications
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgical Complications
Complications Following Endoscopic Treatment
Role of Neurosensory Testing in Differential Diagnosis of Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Secondary Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Hypothenar Fat-Pad Flap
Management of Recurrence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Using the Abductor Digiti Minimi Muscle Flap to Cover the Median Nerve
Protection of the Median Nerve with the Pronator Quadratus and Palmaris Brevis Muscle Flaps
Vein Wrapping of the Median Nerve
Synovial Flap Plasty as a Treatment of Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Reverse Island Forearm Flaps for the Coverage of the Median Nerve in Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The Ulnar Fascial-Fat Flap for the Treatment of Scarred Median Nerve in Recalcitrant Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Protective Covering of the Nerve by the "Vela Quadra" Flap
Free Vascularized Omental Transfer for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Evaluation of Results
Outcomes Assessment Protocols
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Multicenter Studies with Multiperspective Assessment - Results of the Italian CTS Study Group.