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. 2018 Nov 5;35(4):248–254. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1673360

Fig. 2.

Fig. 2

Hydrodissection. ( a ) Subcutaneous anesthesia is introduced and the needle ( arrow ) is then advanced slowly through the middle of the safe zone between the median nerve (MN) and ulnar artery (UA), with continuous axial ultrasound monitoring. ( b ) Using injected anesthetic, hydrodissection prepares the carpal tunnel for the action of the hook knife.