
Efficacy and safety of endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release for CTS

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release for CTS
Effectiveness and safety of endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel decompression
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2014 Apr;134(4):585-93. doi: 10.1007/s00402-013-1898-z. Epub 2014 Jan 12.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
15 randomized controlled trials (n=1,596) comparing endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) with open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) for carpal tunnel syndrome were included in this meta-analysis. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare these two surgical approaches with respect to functional recovery within 3 months post-operation and safety. Pooled results indicated that although there we...
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