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  • Title: Endoscopic release of the carpal ligament for carpal tunnel syndrome: long-term results using the Chow technique.
    Author: Chow JC.
    Journal: Arthroscopy; 1999 May; 15(4):417-21. PubMed ID: 10355718.
    Abstract:
    This report presents the author's experience with the Chow method for endoscopic release of the carpal ligament for carpal tunnel syndrome, with a minimum follow-up of 5 years. The report includes 116 cases (wrists) of 84 patients. The success rate for these cases is 93.3% and the recurrence rate is 0.96%. One temporary ulnar neuropraxia was reported in this group with spontaneous recovery. There were no permanent nerve injuries. Results of 5-year follow-up nerve conduction velocity tests are also included. This report shows that endoscopic release of the carpal ligament for carpal tunnel syndrome, using the Chow method, is a reliable alternative to the open procedure and has produced good, long-term, results.
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