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  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Dicle University Medical Faculty, Diyarbakir, Turkey. drbyucar@yahoo.com

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Mini-incisions for carpal tunnel release surgery proximal to the flexor crease resulted in shorter operative times and less scar pain. Both techniques offer good clinical outcomes for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition causing hand numbness and pain.
  • Surgical release of the transverse carpal ligament is the primary treatment.
  • Mini-incision techniques aim to reduce surgical trauma and improve recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and outcomes of two mini-incision carpal tunnel release techniques.
  • To evaluate operative time, symptom severity, functional status, and scar pain.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 90 patients with CTS.
  • Group 1: 2-cm longitudinal incision distal to the flexor crease.
  • Group 2: 2-cm longitudinal incision proximal to the flexor crease.

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  • Boston Questionnaire used for pre- and post-operative assessment.
  • Scar tissue pain assessed at final follow-up.

    • Main Results:

    • Both techniques significantly improved Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire scores for symptom severity and functional status (p < 0.001).
    • Operative time was significantly shorter in Group 2 (proximal incision) (p < 0.001).
    • Significantly less scar tissue pain was reported in Group 2 compared to Group 1 (p = 0.02).

    Conclusions:

    • Mini-incisions proximal to the flexor crease offer advantages in operative time and reduced scar pain.
    • Both techniques demonstrate good clinical results and absence of relapse.
    • Surgeon experience and skill should guide the choice of mini-incision technique.