Carpal tunnel tendon and sub-synovial connective tissue mechanics are affected by reduced venous return

These results suggest the influence of localized edema through venous occlusion on tendon-subsynovial connective tissue gliding within the carpal tunnel. This insight further develops our understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome pathophysiology and suggests ramifications on carpal tunnel tissue motion when the local fluid environment of the carpal tunnel is disturbed.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research