Long-term outcome after carpal tunnel release and identification of prognostic factors

ConclusionsCTR is a robust treatment for CTS and its effect persists after a period of 9  years. The most important factor associated with long-term outcome is treatment outcome after about 8 months and to a lesser extent functional complaints preoperatively. Outcome is independent of patient characteristics, electrodiagnostic test results, or findings at the initial neurological exam ination.
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research