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Endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release has similar effects on movements of median nerve

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April 2013

Endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release has similar effects on movements of median nerve

Vol: 2| Issue: 3| Number:54| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Median Nerve Excursion in Response to Wrist Movement After Endoscopic and Open Carpal Tunnel Release

J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Sep;33(7):1063-8.

Contributing Authors:
S Tuzuner S Inceoglu FE Bilen

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Synopsis

16 hands of 13 patients with idiopathic primary carpal tunnel syndrome were randomized to be managed with either endoscopic or open carpal tunnel release. Endoscopic release and open carpal tunnel release were found to produce comparable perioperative longitudinal and volar movements of the median nerve.

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