Carpal tunnel syndrome: the role of tridimensional computerized tomography.

The authors evaluated the possibility of obtaining tridimensional images of the fibrotendinous structures of the carpal tunnel and interpreting their diagnostic meaning starting from high resolution axial images of computerized tomography. In all of the cases proposed 3D-CT allowed for a representation of the tendons of the flexor muscles and the transverse ligament of the carpus (when present) in a complete and totally original manner. Of particular importance is the choice of a correct threshold value in order to obtain diagnostic imaging.