Background: The safety of surgical approaches for single- versus double-incision carpal tunnel release in association with distal radius open reduction and internal fixation remains controversial.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify critical structures to determine if a single-incision extension of the standard flexor carpi radialis (FCR) approach can be performed safely.
Methods: Nine cadaveric arms with were dissected under loupe magnification, utilizing a standard FCR approach.