Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release with Local Anesthesia
Author Information
Author(s): Nabhan Abdullah, Ishak Basem, Al-Khayat Jehad, Steudel Wolf-Ingo
Primary Institution: University of Saarland, Homburg, Germany
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a modified technique for applying local anesthesia during endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
Conclusion
Endoscopic release of the carpal tunnel syndrome in local anesthesia is effective, well tolerated, and safe.
Supporting Evidence
- One patient required additional local anesthesia due to mild pain.
- The pain score related to injection was 2.5 and to tourniquet was 3.6.
- Postoperative neurological sensory and motor deficits did not occur.
Takeaway
Doctors can use a special way to give local anesthesia that makes surgery on the wrist easier and safer.
Methodology
33 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome were treated with endoscopic carpal tunnel release under local anesthesia, and pain levels were assessed using a Visual Analogue Scale.
Limitations
The study may have limitations related to the small sample size and the specific patient population.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 18 to 70 years, both genders, with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome for at least three months.
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