Endoscopic Compared with Open Operative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Issue 6 (7th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Paryavi, Ebrahim; Zimmerman, Ryan M.; Means, Kenneth R.
• Is Part Of: JBJS reviews. Volume 4:Issue 6(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-06-07
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.15.00071
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-9185

Abstract

Abstract : Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common peripheral nerve compression syndrome. Treatment options include wrist-neutral bracing, corticosteroid injections, operative release of the transverse carpal ligament, and symptom-relief options. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release may give patients a faster recovery compared with traditional open release, but there are no ultimate differences in outcome among the various surgical options.