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Endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel release: a randomized trial.

Joy C Macdermid1, Robert S Richards, James H Roth

  • 1Hand and Upper Limb Centre Clinical Research Laboratory, St. Joseph's Health Centre, London, Ontario, Canada.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|May 29, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) and open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) showed no significant long-term differences in outcomes. Patient satisfaction was lower with ECTR due to re-operations.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition.
  • Surgical interventions aim to relieve median nerve compression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare outcomes between endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) and open carpal tunnel release (OCTR).

Main Methods:

  • Unbalanced randomized clinical trial with blinded outcome assessment.
  • Primary outcomes: symptom severity and complications.
  • Secondary outcomes: pain, grip strength, pinch strength, sensory threshold, return to work.

Main Results:

  • Both ECTR and OCTR improved outcomes; no significant differences in primary outcomes at 1, 6, or 12 weeks.

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  • Transient improvements in grip strength and pain with ECTR at 1 and 6 weeks.
  • Lower long-term satisfaction with ECTR due to a 5% re-operation rate.

    • Conclusions:

    • No substantive difference in benefit between ECTR and OCTR for carpal tunnel release.
    • Reduced utilization of ECTR at the center following study results.