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. 1999 Apr;24(2):249-50.
doi: 10.1054/jhsb.1998.0186.

Endoscopic release of the carpal tunnel: a technical note

A M Smith  1 , H J Belcher
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Endoscopic release of the carpal tunnel: a technical note

A M Smith et al. J Hand Surg Br. 1999 Apr.

Abstract

The Agee technique is a standard approach for the endoscopic release of the carpal tunnel. We describe a modification of the technique. This involves dilatation of the path for the blade assembly with urethral dilators. This permits a graded dilatation of the path. We believe it creates a track of more uniform width. It also provides more accurate information about the tightness of the carpal tunnel. Its adoption may reduce the chance of nerve injury.

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