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Limited incision carpal tunnel release.

Sunil Gaba1, Sandeep Bhogesha1, Onkar Singh2

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.

Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
|April 13, 2017
PubMed
Summary

This study demonstrates that a novel limited incision carpal tunnel release technique using two mini-incisions is effective. Patients experienced significant symptom relief and improved hand function, making it a viable alternative for carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a prevalent peripheral entrapment neuropathy.
  • Limited incision carpal tunnel release offers advantages like reduced scarring and faster recovery.
  • Concerns regarding release completeness and neurovascular injury persist with limited incision techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical and neurological outcomes of a novel limited incision carpal tunnel release technique.
  • To assess the efficacy and safety of a two-mini-incision approach using specific instruments.
  • To compare outcomes with traditional open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release methods.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 27 patients (33 hands) with isolated CTS.
Keywords:
Carpal tunnel syndromecarpal tunnel releaselimited incisionminimal access surgical proceduresnasal speculumnerve compression syndromenerve conductionnerve conduction studyspeculum

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  • Utilized a limited incision carpal tunnel release with two mini-incisions, nasal speculum, and probe.
  • Evaluated clinical status, grip/pinch strength (dynamometer), and nerve conduction studies preoperatively and at 6 months and 1 year postoperatively.

    • Main Results:

    • All patients achieved good clinical and neurological outcomes with no recurrence.
    • Night pain resolved within a mean of 4.5 days; sensory symptoms improved by a mean of 42.8 days.
    • Significant improvements in hand grip and pinch strength were observed one year post-surgery.

    Conclusions:

    • The devised limited incision carpal tunnel release technique is a feasible and effective alternative.
    • This method provides good clinical and neurological outcomes for carpal tunnel syndrome patients.
    • It offers a promising option compared to traditional open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release procedures.