Our experience in first 100 cases of endoscopic carpal tunnel release: An Indian perspective

ConclusionEndoscopic carpal tunnel release can be accepted as the treatment of choice for the surgical decompression of carpal tunnel owing to decreased postoperative complications. One of the major limitations of the ECTR is the slow learning curve of a surgeon. Difficulty to visualise the distal edge of TCL was most common cause for conversion. With increasing experience of a surgeon in endoscopic release, the conversion rates would decrease.Level of study: level 4, decision analysis
Source: Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research