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

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Efficacy and safety of endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release for CTS. ACE Report. 2014;3(5):35. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/6233

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

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.

Contributing Authors: L Chen X Duan X Huang J Lv K Peng Z Xiang

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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...