Endoscopic carpal tunnel release: techniques, controversies, and comparison to open techniques

JH Hacquebord, JS Chen… - JAAOS-Journal of the …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) continues to rise in popularity as a treatment
option for carpal tunnel syndrome. Numerous variations in technique and instrumentation …

An evidence-based review of a single surgeon's experience with endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

VJ Sabesan, D Pedrotty, JR Urbaniak… - Journal of Surgical …, 2012 - europepmc.org
Although introduced more than 20 years ago, endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR)
continues to generate debate and controversy among surgeons. This review examines a …

Endoscopic carpal tunnel release

BD Adams - JAAOS-Journal of the American Academy of …, 1994 - journals.lww.com
On the basis of clinical outcome measures, endoscopic carpal tunnel release is an effective
operation for treating idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome. Patients who have undergone …

Endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release: big deal or much ado about nothing?

SH Kuschner, CS Lane - … Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, NJ), 1997 - europepmc.org
Endoscopic release of the transverse carpal ligament is an increasingly popular method of
treating carpal tunnel syndrome. Advocates of endoscopic carpal tunnel release claim …

Endoscopic carpal tunnel release: indications, technique, and outcomes

E Karamanos, BQ Jillian, D Person - Orthopedic Clinics, 2020 - orthopedic.theclinics.com
Carpal tunnel syndrome or median nerve neuropathy at the wrist is the most common
compressive peripheral neuropathy in the general population, with a prevalence that is as …

Endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release

EK Shin - Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive
neuropathy encountered by hand and upper extremity surgeons. The predominant …

Endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release for idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

D Zuo, Z Zhou, H Wang, Y Liao, L Zheng, Y Hua… - Journal of orthopaedic …, 2015 - Springer
The objective of this study is to do a meta-analysis of the literature and compare the safety
and efficacy of endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) and open carpal tunnel release …

Endoscopic carpal surgery in carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review

W Liawrungrueang, S Wongsiri… - SAGE Open …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: Endoscopic carpal tunnel release has become increasingly popular and has
shown the advantage of early recovery of hand function with minimal morbidity. In this …

Single-portal endoscopic carpal tunnel release compared with open release: a prospective, randomized trial

TE Trumble, E Diao, RA Abrams, MM Gilbert-Anderson - JBJS, 2002 - journals.lww.com
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition causing hand pain and
numbness. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release has been demonstrated to reduce recovery …

Carpal tunnel release: a prospective, randomised study of endoscopic versus limited-open methods

KC Wong, LK Hung, PC Ho… - The Journal of Bone & …, 2003 - boneandjoint.org.uk
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release has the advantage over open release of reduced tissue
trauma and postoperative morbidity. Limited open carpal tunnel release has also been …