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Addition of longitudinal epineurotomy has no advantage over carpal tunnel release alone

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Preservation of the ulnar bursa in the carpal tunnel does not lead to improved outcomes

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Endoscopic surgery results in less pain than open carpal tunnel release surgery

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Patients prefer endoscopic over mini-open carpal tunnel release

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An 8-week splint and education intervention effectively alleviates carpal tunnel symptoms

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Ketoprofen phonophoresis effective for pain relief in carpal tunnel syndrome

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Superior recovery of muscle strength with Okutsu-method endoscopic carpal tunnel release

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Neurodynamic technique proves no better than sham treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Running Subcuticular Technique vs. the Donati Technique in Open Carpal Tunnel Release

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Single PRP injection does not significantly affect 10-week results of splinting for carpal tunnel

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Early functional recovery improved with ultra-minimally invasive carpal tunnel release

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Comparison of no orthosis, removable orthosis, and plaster cast after miniopen carpal tunnel release

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

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ISAKOS 2015: Minor complications and time to return to work reduced with ECTR vs. OCTR