Publications by authors named "Jocelyn L Hawk"
Robot and ultrasound assisted needle insertion to the transverse carpal ligament.
Clin Biomech (Bristol)
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- A study explored an alternative treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome by injecting enzymes into the transverse carpal ligament to reduce stiffness and relieve pressure on the median nerve.
- The research utilized six fresh-frozen cadaver hands and identified five precise injection sites through 3D ultrasonographic reconstruction, using a robot to ensure accurate needle placement.
- The results showed successful delivery of the needle to the target area with high accuracy (0.83 mm) and moderate precision (0.31 mm), suggesting this method could enhance future enzymatic treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome.
A potential treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome is to biochemically alter the mechanical properties of the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) through Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum (CCH) injection. The purpose of this study was to determine the time- and dose-dependent effects of CCH injection on TCL elastic modulus and thickness. Nine TCLs were dissected from cadaveric hands for this study.
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