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CTS: Comparison of short and standard incision in open release versus endoscopic release
March 2015
CTS: Comparison of short and standard incision in open release versus endoscopic release
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Carpal tunnel release: a randomized comparison of three surgical methods
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2013 Jul;38(6):646-50Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
A total of 90 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) were randomized to undergo surgical treatment using either open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) with a classic incision, OCTR with a short incision approach, or endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR). The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of each treatment in terms of post-operative pain, and the disappearance of paraesthesia, ...
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