Endoscopic Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Author Information
Author(s): T. Buchhorn, E.A. Cameron, H.G. Klausmann, C. Erggelet, J. Krümer
Hypothesis
Can endoscopic carpal tunnel release be a reliable and cost-efficient outpatient procedure?
Conclusion
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release can be performed safely and cost-efficiently as an outpatient procedure.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients had an average of 27 days off work after the procedure.
- At 6 months, handgrip strength recovered to 109% of the preoperative value.
- Minor complications occurred in 14% of patients, with only one requiring further treatment.
Takeaway
Doctors can fix a problem in your wrist called carpal tunnel syndrome using a special camera and tools without needing to keep you in the hospital.
Methodology
50 patients were treated with endoscopic release using a two-portal technique, and various clinical parameters were measured preoperatively and postoperatively.
Limitations
Patients with post-traumatic carpal tunnel syndrome were excluded, and the study did not include postoperative physiotherapy.
Participant Demographics
29 females and 21 males, average age 51.3 years.
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