Open vs endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
We examined a consecutive group of patients who had undergone either open (34 patients) or single portal endoscopic (12 patients) carpal tunnel release performed by one surgeon over a period of 3 years. Fifty-seven total procedures were performed. There were no operative complications. Retrospective evaluation was done by questionnaire. We were unable to demonstrate any statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of return to work, return to activities of daily living, or on a symptom severity scale.
Medical subject headings
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Endoscopy
Anatomy
- wrist
- hand