[Evaluation of hand function and symptom severity among patients after endoscopic carpal tunnel release]

The aim of the study was to evaluate function of hand and symptom severity after endoscopic carpal tunnel release. The examined material in this study comprises 45 patients (56) hands operated with single-portal endoscopic method. In order to evaluation outcomes of treatment Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptom Severity Scale (CTS SSS), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Functional Status Scale (CTS FSS) and clinical examinations outcomes were used. Average results of preoperative questionnaires were equaled respectively: CTS SSS--2.9 and CTS FSS--2.8. Average results of postoperative questionnaires were equaled respectively: CTS SSS--1.5 and CTS FSS--1.7. Statistical analysis has shown significantly better results of CTS SSS and CTS FSS questionnaires, among patients with positive Tinel's Test and without thenar atrophy found before operation. Results of research based on questionnaires and clinical examinations, proved fast return of function of hand and decrease symptoms severity after endoscopic carpal tunnel release.