Morphologic change of nerve and symptom relief are similar after mini-incision and endoscopic carpal tunnel release: a randomized trial [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: The symptoms in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be ameliorated by open and endoscopic release of the transverse carpal ligament. It is unknown whether a mini-incision or endoscopic carpal tunnel release more effectively reverses the ...
Ho-Jung Kang +4 more
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Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release using a modified application technique of local anesthesia: safety and effectiveness [PDF]
Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury, 2008 Background Local anesthesia is widely used for open carpal tunnel release. However, injection of local anesthesia as described by Altissimi and Mancini (1988) can interfere with endoscopic carpal tunnel release, by increasing the bulk of synovial layers ...
Al-Khayat, Jehad +3 more
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Surgical Technique for Concurrent Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release and Distal Radius Fracture Fixation Using the Flexor Carpi Radialis Approach: A Case Series. [PDF]
J Hand Surg Glob Online, 2022 Purpose: Multiple prior studies have assessed the results of open approaches for concurrent carpal tunnel release with distal radius fracture fixation; however, less is known regarding the feasibility of endoscopic techniques, especially in the setting ...
Bhashyam AR, Kao DS.
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Carpal tunnel pressure measurement during two-portal endoscopic carpal tunnel release [PDF]
, 2010 Background: Although there remain concerns of median nerve damage during endoscopic carpal tunnel release for carpal tunnel syndrome, carpal tunnel pressure variations during Chow's two-portal techinique have not been well investigated.
Kamimura, M +5 more
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Carpal tunnel release surgery- a systematic review of open and endoscopic approaches [PDF]
, 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.
Cornett, E.M. +13 more
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Locally Made Instruments for Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) was introduced into Thailand when this technique became widely accepted. However, the technique was limited to only a few institutions because of the training required and the very high cost of the instruments ...
Wallop Adulkasem +2 more
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Open versus endoscopic carpal tunnel release: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. [PDF]
BMC Musculoskelet Disord, 2020 Background Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) and open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) both have advantages and disadvantages for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). We compared the effectiveness and safety of ECTR and OCTR based on evidence
Li Y, Luo W, Wu G, Cui S, Zhang Z, Gu X.
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Supraretinacular endoscopic carpal tunnel release: A safe alternative method for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2021 Purpose: Supraretinacular endoscopic carpal tunnel release (SRECTR) is a technique in which an endoscope is inserted superficial to the flexor retinaculum through a subcutaneous tunnel. The benefits of this method include a clear view for the surgeon and
Kotaro Sato +4 more
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Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Using Wide-Awake Anesthesia. [PDF]
J Hand Surg Glob Online, 2020 Purpose: We report on patient and surgeon experience after single-port endoscopic carpal tunnel release (CTR) using wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) technique. Methods: From July to November 2018, patients undergoing endoscopic CTR with
Ly TV +3 more
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A prospective study of prognostic factors for duration of sick leave after endoscopic carpal tunnel release [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2009 Background Endoscopic carpal tunnel release with a single portal technique has been shown to reduce sick leave compared to open carpal tunnel release, claiming to be a less invasive procedure and reducing scar tenderness leading to a more rapid return to
AF Dudley Porras +24 more
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