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Comparison of Ligament Z-Plasty and Conventional Surgery for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
May 2025
Comparison of Ligament Z-Plasty and Conventional Surgery for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of Ligament Z-Plasty and Conventional Surgery for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Plast Reconstr Surg . 2025 Mar 1;155(3):514-521.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred nine patients with moderate to severe carpal tunnel syndrome were randomized to receive either ligament Z-plasty (n=55) or conventional surgery (n=54). The primary outcome was the incidence of pillar pain at 3 weeks and 6 months postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included changes in grip strength, pinch strength, and Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) scores. Follow-up assessme...
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