The Numb Hand (pdf)
The Numb Hand (pdf)
The Numb Hand (pdf)
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Carpal Tunnel Release<br />
• Randomized trial comparing endoscopic to<br />
open CTR<br />
• Endoscopic group<br />
– Less pain & more grip strength @ 1 and 6 w<br />
– No different from open group @ 12 w<br />
– Less satisfied than open group<br />
• <strong>The</strong> re-operation rate in the endoscopic group<br />
was 5% v. 0% in the open CTR group<br />
– Macdermid J <strong>Hand</strong> Surg {Am} 28, 2003