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Both open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery show similar patient outcomes and recovery times. Informed patient consent is key when choosing between open median nerve decompression and endoscopic median nerve decompression.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition caused by median nerve compression.
  • Open median nerve decompression is the established standard treatment for CTS.
  • Endoscopic median nerve decompression offers a minimally invasive alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the clinical outcomes and recovery times of open versus endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
  • To evaluate subjective and objective results following two distinct surgical techniques for CTS.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study of the first 20 consecutive endoscopic carpal tunnel releases (Chow technique) and the last 20 open releases (Taleisnik technique).
  • Postoperative assessments were conducted by an independent occupational therapist blinded to the surgical method used.

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  • Key outcome measures included subjective patient reports and objective clinical findings.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences were observed between the endoscopic and open release groups in terms of subjective or objective outcomes.
    • The average time to return to work was 3 weeks for both groups.
    • The average time to return to all activities was 6 weeks for both groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Both open and endoscopic approaches provide comparable results for carpal tunnel syndrome treatment.
    • Patient recovery timelines are similar regardless of the surgical technique employed.
    • Informed patient consent, considering available data, should guide the choice between open and endoscopic decompression for carpal tunnel syndrome.