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. 2016 Jun 7;4(6):e2.
doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.15.00071.

Endoscopic Compared with Open Operative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Ebrahim Paryavi  1 , Ryan M Zimmerman, Kenneth R Means Jr
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Endoscopic Compared with Open Operative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Ebrahim Paryavi et al. JBJS Rev. .

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.

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