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Preservation of the ulnar bursa in the carpal tunnel does not lead to improved outcomes
August 2013
Preservation of the ulnar bursa in the carpal tunnel does not lead to improved outcomes
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Preservation of the Ulnar Bursa Within the Carpal Tunnel: Does It Improve the Outcome of Carpal Tunnel Surgery? A randomized, controlled trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006 Nov;88(11):2432-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
118 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome were randomized to receive treatment involving the preservation of the parietal layer of the ulnar bursa beneath the flexor retinaculum or division of the ulnar bursa during open carpal tunnel decompression. Over 8 to 9 weeks, there was no significant difference between the two groups for grip strength, scar pain, symptoms and disability. The group with pre...
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