• Mt. Sinai J. Med. · Sep 2000

    Comparative Study

    Endoscopic carpal tunnel release: report of 146 cases.

    • R Brief and L P Brief.
    • Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nyack Hospital, NY, USA.
    • Mt. Sinai J. Med. 2000 Sep 1; 67 (4): 274-7.

    ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to describe one type of surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, namely endoscopic carpal tunnel release.Materials And MethodsOne hundred forty-six (146) cases of median nerve compression underwent the same-day procedure.ResultsEighty-six percent (86%) were favorable, and 14% unfavorable. There was no damage caused to nerves, vascular structures, or tendons.ConclusionsAlthough overall long-term results of endoscopic carpal tunnel release appear similar to those of open release, patients who undergo endoscopic carpal tunnel release demonstrate a quicker functional recovery, less postoperative pain, and less scarring than open carpal tunnel release patients.

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