Endoscopic carpal tunnel release superior to open carpal tunnel release

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

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

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Patients prefer endoscopic over mini-open carpal tunnel release

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AAHS 2015: Unrestrained motion vs. splinting following open carpal tunnel release surgery

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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Carpal tunnel release with flexor retinaculum reconstruction vs. without for carpal tunnel syndrome

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Superior recovery of muscle strength with Okutsu-method endoscopic 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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Single- and two-incision carpal tunnel release techniques appear equally efficacious

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

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