Open versus endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ocl.2012.07.012.
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Abstract
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common hand condition, which after a failure of conservative treatment can be treated successfully with surgical decompression in either an open or endoscopic manner. On comparing the two techniques there may be some subtle differences; however, both can provide an excellent outcome. This article provides a detailed review of each technique as well as their comparative differences in terms of technique, outcomes, and complications.
Medical subject headings
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Decompression, Surgical
- Endoscopy
- Median Nerve
- Postoperative Complications
- Wrist
Anatomy
- hand
- wrist