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Return to Activities After Simultaneous Bilateral Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Rachel E Hein1, Andrew W Hollins1, Amanda N Fletcher1
1Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA.
Hand (New York, N.Y.)
|September 17, 2020
Summary
Bilateral simultaneous endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) offers a faster recovery than previously reported. Specific patient groups, including females, manual laborers, and older individuals, may require longer recovery periods after ECTR.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome often presents bilaterally.
- Few studies examine simultaneous bilateral endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) outcomes.
- Return to activity post-bilateral ECTR requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate recovery length after simultaneous bilateral ECTR.
- Assess pain medication use, return to daily living, work, and recreation.
- Identify factors influencing recovery time.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing bilateral ECTR (2013-2019).
- Data collected via chart review and telephone interviews.
- Statistical analysis using Student t-tests and chi-squared tests.
Main Results:
- Average recovery: 2 days (pain meds), 5 days (daily living), 7 days (work), 19 days (recreation).
- Females reported longer pain medication use and return to work.
- Manual laborers and older patients (>65) experienced longer returns to work and recreation, respectively.
Conclusions:
- Simultaneous bilateral ECTR is successful with expedited recovery.
- Female patients, manual laborers, and older individuals may have prolonged recovery.
- Appropriate patient counseling regarding recovery timelines is recommended.
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