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  • Title: Endoscopic carpal tunnel release: report of 146 cases.
    Author: Brief R, Brief LP.
    Journal: Mt Sinai J Med; 2000 Sep; 67(4):274-7. PubMed ID: 11021776.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to describe one type of surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, namely endoscopic carpal tunnel release. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred forty-six (146) cases of median nerve compression underwent the same-day procedure. RESULTS: Eighty-six percent (86%) were favorable, and 14% unfavorable. There was no damage caused to nerves, vascular structures, or tendons. CONCLUSIONS: Although 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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