Fig. 3From: Changes in carpal tunnel compliance with incremental flexor retinaculum releaseStepwise release of the FR. (1) 25 % TCL release, (2) 50 % TCL release, (3) 75 % TCL release, (4) 100 % TCL release, (5) 100 % TCL release + DA release and (6) 100 % TCL release + DA + AF release. Note that all release steps were completed in the same plane of sectioning. FR flexor retinaculum; TCL transverse carpal ligament; DA distal aponeurosis; AF antebrachial fasciaBack to article page