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Table 3 Mean width of the avascular plane at the proximal, distal and midpoint of the avascular plane of the TCL, as measured along the initial incision of radial border of the index finger

From: Anatomical landmarks for safer carpal tunnel decompression: an experimental cadaveric study

Point of measurement along the TCL

Mean distance mm

Standard deviation mm (SD)

Proximal

11.10

3.81

Mid point

8.04

3.33

Distal

7.09

3.62