Endoscopic carpal tunnel release: report of 146 cases
Brief, R.; Brief, L.P.
Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine new York 67(4): 274-277
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0027-2507 PMID: 11021776 Document Number: 523375
The purpose of this study is to describe one type of surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, namely endoscopic carpal tunnel release. One hundred forty-six (146) cases of median nerve compression underwent the same-day procedure. Eighty-six percent (86%) were favorable, and 14% unfavorable. There was no damage caused to nerves, vascular structures, or tendons. Although overall long-term results of endoscopic carpal tunnel release appear similar to those of open release, patients who undergo endoscopic carpal tunnel release demonstrate a quicker functional recovery, less postoperative pain, and less scarring than open carpal tunnel release patients.