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[Complications after endoscopic carpal tunnel decompression]

D B Herren1, B R Simmen

  • 1Klinik Wilhelm Schulthess, Orthopädische Abteilung, Zürich.

Zeitschrift Fur Unfallchirurgie Und Versicherungsmedizin : Offizielles Organ Der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft Fur Unfallmedizin Und Berufskrankheiten = Revue De Traumatologie Et D'Assicurologie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Suisse De
|July 1, 1994
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Endoscopic carpal tunnel release showed major complications in a small patient series. Researchers reverted to open carpal tunnel decompression due to these adverse events.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Hand Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition.
  • Endoscopic carpal tunnel release is a minimally invasive surgical option.
  • Evaluating new surgical techniques is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe complications associated with a novel endoscopic carpal tunnel release technique.
  • To compare outcomes of endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel decompression.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective case series of 18 patients undergoing endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
  • Detailed observation of clinical outcomes and complications.
  • Comparison with historical data or traditional open surgery outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Most patients experienced clinical improvement after endoscopic release.
  • Four major complications occurred, necessitating revision surgery.
  • Two patients had persistent residual symptoms post-revision.

Conclusions:

  • The studied endoscopic carpal tunnel release technique was associated with a high rate of major complications.
  • The observed complications led to the discontinuation of the endoscopic technique.
  • Return to traditional open carpal tunnel decompression was implemented due to safety concerns.