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Endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

M G Brown1, B Keyser, E S Rothenberg

  • 1Hand Surgery Centers of Texas, Houston 77273.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|November 1, 1992
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Endoscopic carpal tunnel release using the one-portal technique showed similar symptom relief and return-to-work times compared to the two-portal method. However, the two-portal technique is recommended due to lower perceived difficulty and danger.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition causing hand numbness and tingling.
  • Endoscopic carpal tunnel release is a surgical option to relieve median nerve compression.
  • Both one-portal and two-portal techniques are utilized for endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and safety of one-portal versus two-portal endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
  • To evaluate patient outcomes including symptom cessation and return to work.
  • To assess complication rates associated with each surgical technique.

Main Methods:

  • A consecutive series of 149 one-portal and 152 two-portal endoscopic carpal tunnel release operations were performed.

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  • Patient-reported symptom cessation and return-to-work timelines were recorded.
  • Complication rates for both surgical approaches were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Average symptom cessation was 15 days for both one-portal and two-portal groups.
    • Average return to work was 16 days for the one-portal group and 17 days for the two-portal group.
    • The complication rate was 6% for the one-portal group and 5% for the two-portal group.

    Conclusions:

    • Both endoscopic carpal tunnel release techniques offer comparable outcomes in terms of symptom relief and return to work.
    • The one-portal technique was perceived as more difficult and potentially more dangerous.
    • The two-portal technique is recommended for endoscopic carpal tunnel release due to its perceived safety profile.