Research Article

Transverse Carpal Ligament and Forearm Fascia Release for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Change the Entrance Angle of Flexor Tendons to the A1 Pulley: The Relationship between Carpal Tunnel Surgery and Trigger Finger Occurence

Figure 4

The graphical appearance of the increases of the flexor tendons’ entrance angles to the A1 pulley according to the procedures 1, 2, and 3. The maximal increase is detected in the middle finger from procedure 1 to procedure 2. The minimal increase is detected in little finger. M: middle finger, R: ring finger, T: thumb, I: index finger, and L: little finger.
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