
Comparable long-term outcomes between open & endoscopic carpal tunnel release techniques

Comparable long-term outcomes between open & endoscopic carpal tunnel release techniques
Extended Follow-up of a Randomized Clinical Trial of Open vs Endoscopic Release Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
JAMA. 2015 Oct 6;314(13):1399-401.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
128 patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome and scheduled to undergo surgical treatment were randomized to receive either an open or endoscopic release technique. This study presents the results of an extended follow-up (12.8 +/- 1.2 years), completed after the original 5-year study. The purpose was to compare symptom severity, function, disability, pain, and patient satisfaction in the lon...
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