Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery- A Systematic Review of Open and Endoscopic Approaches
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 2020 Context Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most frequent peripheral compression-induced neuropathy observed in patients worldwide. Surgery is necessary when conservative treatments fail and severe symptoms persist. Traditional Open carpal tunnel release
Vwaire Orhurhu +13 more
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Postoffer Pre-Placement Screening for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Newly Hired Manufacturing Workers [PDF]
, 2016 OBJECTIVE: We determined the predictive validity of a post-offer pre-placement (POPP) screen using nerve conduction velocity studies (NCV) to identify future cases of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
Buckner-Petty, Skye +4 more
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Splinting vs surgery in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome - A randomized controlled trial [PDF]
, 2002 Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be treated with nonsurgical or surgical options. However, there is no consensus on the most effective method of treatment.
Bertelsmann, F.W. +5 more
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Pediatric Hand Surgery Training in Nicaragua: A Sustainable Model of Surgical Education in a Resource-Poor Environment. [PDF]
, 2017 Recent reports have demonstrated that nearly two-thirds of the world's population do not have access to adequate surgical care, a burden that is borne disproportionately by residents of resource-poor countries.
James, Michelle A +3 more
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Outcome analysis of limited open carpal tunnel release: A prospective study
Journal of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Rehabilitation, 2014 Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral compressive neuropathy, involving median nerve at the wrist. Traditionally, three different surgical techniques have been described open or standard, minimal invasive or limited open,
Chandrashekara Chowdipalya Maliyappa +2 more
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Angiolipoma: A Unique Cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Case Reports in Orthopedic Research, 2021 Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common conditions affecting the hand. The majority of cases are idiopathic, with tumours causing less than 3% of cases.
Yi Deng, Sindy Vrancic, Adrienne Morey
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The simonetta technique for carpal tunnel syndrome: Immediate postoperative evaluation and long-term comparative study [PDF]
, 2014 Producción CientíficaAim: Carpal tunnel release by opening the flexor retinaculum is considered a satisfactory treatment. However, in some patients, all the symptoms are not resolved.
Amigo Liñares, Luis +4 more
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Discovering an Anatomic Variant of the Palmaris Profundus during Open Carpal Tunnel Release
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2018 Summary:. A 46-year-old female presented after 3 years of steadily increasing numbness in her hands bilaterally with worse symptoms in her right hand. She reported nighttime paresthesia and exacerbation of her symptoms while writing, typing, and driving.
Robert E. Van Demark, Jr, MD +5 more
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Cost-Effectiveness of Open Versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American volume, 2020 BACKGROUND Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common upper-extremity nerve compression syndrome. Over 500,000 carpal tunnel release (CTR) procedures are performed in the U.S. yearly.
James I Barnes +5 more
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The Efficacy of Carpal Tunnel Release with Mini-Open Incision [PDF]
Kosin Medical Journal, 2013 ObjectivesWe evaluated the effects of carpal tunnel release with a mini-open incision by analyzing symptom improvement. MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 64 carpal tunnel syndrome patients who underwent carpal tunnel release with mini-open incisions ...
Young Ho Kwon, Jae Man Kwak
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