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Ventral Wrist Disorders

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Disorders of the ventral wrist are relatively common because of the high frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). In this chapter, we will review this clinical diagnosis, common rehabilitation, and procedural and surgical intervention for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. In addition, newer percutaneous decompressive treatment and regenerative options are also discussed. Additional information on this topic can be also found in Chap. 55.

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  1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Christopher Elmore

  2. Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA

    Walter I. Sussman

  3. Boston Sports & Biologics PC, Wellesley, MA, USA

    Walter I. Sussman

  4. Boston Sports & Biologics PC, Private Practice, Wellesley, MA, USA

    Riley Rousakis

  5. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Riley Rousakis

  6. Clinical Sports Medicine Fellow, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA

    William A. Berrigan

  7. Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Kenneth Mautner

  8. Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Kenneth Mautner

  9. Department of Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

    Charles Cassidy

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  1. Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA

    S. Ali Mostoufi

  2. Restorative Orthopaedics Spine &Sports (ROSS) Institute, Somerset, NJ, USA

    Tony K. George

  3. Department of Orthopedics, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

    Alfred J. Tria Jr.

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Elmore, C., Sussman, W.I., Rousakis, R., Berrigan, W.A., Mautner, K., Cassidy, C. (2022). Ventral Wrist Disorders. In: Mostoufi, S.A., George, T.K., Tria Jr., A.J. (eds) Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92042-5_32

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