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Endoscopic CT release may lead to improved short-term results compared to open release
May 2015
Endoscopic CT release may lead to improved short-term results compared to open release
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Open versus endoscopic carpal tunnel release: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2015 Mar;473(3):1120-32.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
21 randomized controlled trials, with a total of 1859 hands, were analyzed in order to compare endoscopic release to open release in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Pain, strength, digital sensibility, complications, and return to work were among the outcomes included. Pooled results indicated that patients who had undergone endoscopic release displayed significantly greater strength over th...
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