Early Outcomes of Endoscopic Versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release

CONCLUSIONS: This study found no evidence suggesting the definitive superiority of 1 surgical technique with regard to clinical outcomes in the early postoperative period. However, OCTR was associated with lower postoperative PROMIS upper-extremity scores of unclear clinical significance, higher odds of remaining on pain medication, and lower odds of returning to work by the first postoperative visit. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release may be preferred in patients who need to return to work within the first 2 weeks after the procedure.TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic IV.PMID:34049728 | DOI:10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.04.030

Source: Hand Surgery - May 29, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Megan R Miles Pragna N Shetty Kovid Bhayana Imran S Yousaf Kavya K Sanghavi Aviram M Giladi Source Type: research