Ensuring Carpal Tunnel Release: “Drop in”, “Rail Road” or “the Open Door” Sign

ensuring carpal tunnel release: “drop in”, “rail road” or “the open door” sign

Ensuring Carpal Tunnel Release: “Drop in”, “Rail Road” or “the Open Door” Sign

Dear Editor, Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common problems faced by people worldwide. It remains a concern for the developed world; although many treatment modalities are available, endoscopic release of the tight compartment is one such treatment modality (1, 2). As in all surgical fields, minimally invasive procedures are preferred over open surgical procedures wherever possible (...

Outcome of Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery.

BACKGROUND Carpel tunnel syndrome is a common compression neuropathy of the median nerve causing pain, numbness and functional dysfunction of the hand. Among the available treatments, surgical release of the nerve is the most effective and acceptable treatment option. The aim of this study was to see the outcomes of surgical release of carpel tunnel using open technique. METHODS This descript...

Simultaneous Bilateral or Unilateral Carpal Tunnel Release?

Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled consecutive patients with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome undergoing bilateral carpal tunnel release (n = 47) or unilateral carpal tunnel release (n = 41). Patient function and disease severity were measured by an abbreviated form of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire, QuickDASH, and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnair...

Carpal tunnel syndrome caused by vascular nerve impairment treated with open release of the carpal tunnel

We present a patient suffering from classical unilateral symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, where the results of electrophysiological examinations were negative. Ultrasound showed at pulsatile median artery that led to direct mechanical impact on the median nerve. The patient was successfully treated with open release of the carpal tunnel.