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Endoscopic carpal tunnel release: report of 146 cases.

R Brief, L. Paul Brief

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to describe one type of surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, namely endoscopic carpal tunnel release. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred forty-six (146) cases of median nerve compression underwent the same-day procedure. RESULTS: Eighty-six percent (86%) were favorable, and 14% unfavorable. There was no damage caused to nerves, vascular structures, or tendons. CONCLUSIONS: 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.

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to describe one type of surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, namely endoscopic carpal tunnel release. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred forty-six (146) cases of median nerve compression underwent the same-day procedure. RESULTS: Eighty-six percent (86%) were favorable, and 14% unfavorable. There was no damage caused to nerves, vascular structures, or tendons. CONCLUSIONS: 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.

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to describe one type of surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, namely endoscopic carpal tunnel release. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred forty-six (146) cases of median nerve compression underwent the same-day procedure. RESULTS: Eighty-six percent (86%) were favorable, and 14% unfavorable. There was no damage caused to nerves, vascular structures, or tendons. CONCLUSIONS: 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.

Key concepts: Medicine, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Endoscopic carpal tunnel release, Carpal tunnel, Carpal tunnel release, Surgery, Median nerve, Endoscopy

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