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. 2015 Jun;32(6):40-44.

Comparison of Carpal Tunnel Release Methods and Complications

Loretta Coady-Fariborzian  1 , Amy McGreane  1
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Comparison of Carpal Tunnel Release Methods and Complications

Loretta Coady-Fariborzian et al. Fed Pract. 2015 Jun.

Abstract

A comparison of endoscopic and open methods of carpal tunnel release finds no difference in postoperative complications but a statistically significant increase in wound dehiscence for the open method.

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Author disclosures The authors report no actual or potential conflicts of interest with regard to this article.

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Figure 1
Open Release Method for Carpal Tunnel A, Preoperative markings. B, Intraoperative view.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Endoscopic Release Method for Carpal Tunnel A, Preoperative markings. B, Intraoperative view.
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