Variability and Costs of Low-Value Preoperative Testing for Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
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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...
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عنوان ژورنال: Anesthesia & Analgesia
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0003-2999
DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000004291