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. 2019 Jun 14;28(2):128-129.
doi: 10.4103/JMU.JMU_28_19. eCollection 2020 Apr-Jun.

A Rare Ultrasound Finding in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Mathieu Boudier-Revéret  1 , Meng-Ting Lin  2 , Chueh-Hung Wu  2
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A Rare Ultrasound Finding in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Mathieu Boudier-Revéret et al. J Med Ultrasound. .
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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Ultrasound of the right median nerve within the carpal tunnel, transverse axis. FCR: Flexor carpi radialis tendon, FDS: Flexor digitorum superficialis tendon, FDP: Flexor digitorum profundus tendon, FPL: Flexor pollicis longus tendon
Figure 2
Figure 2
Ultrasound of the right median nerve within the carpal tunnel, transverse axis, with power Doppler activated
Figure 3
Figure 3
Ultrasound-guided hydrodissection of the right median nerve, transverse axis, in-plane approach from lateral to medial
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