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Pillar pain

Polski: Ból w okolicy kłębów (*pillar pain*) Czytaj po polsku →

Also known as *pillar pain* (forma angielska zachowywana w piśmiennictwie polskim)

Discomfort at the thenar and hypothenar bases on direct pressure or firm grip following carpal tunnel release, distinct from the incision site. Affects 13–49% of patients depending on definition; usually self-limiting by 3–6 months.

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  1. Patient information

    Carpal tunnel syndrome

    A plain-language patient guide to carpal tunnel syndrome — symptoms, diagnosis, conservative care, and when surgery is the right step. Written by a hand surgeon.

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