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Does Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release During Distal Radial Fracture Fixation Improve Outcomes?

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July 2025

Does Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release During Distal Radial Fracture Fixation Improve Outcomes?

Vol: 307| Issue: 7| Number:51| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Does endoscopic carpal tunnel release during distal radial fracture fixation improve outcomes? A randomized controlled trial.

J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2025 May;50(5):628-634.

Contributing Authors:
Y Monteerarat S Sirasittikarn N Pimpan W Wejjakul R Limthongthang P Laohaprasitiporn

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Synopsis

Sixty patients with distal radial fractures treated using anterior locking plate fixation were randomized to receive either concomitant endoscopic carpal tunnel release (CTR) (n=30) or no release (n=30). The primary outcome was the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) score. Secondary outcomes included QuickDASH, EQ-5D-5L, Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire, pain numerical rating scale, grip stre...

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