Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research (May 2019)

Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery: a case study in Vietnam

  • Dung Tran Trung,
  • Thanh Ma Ngoc,
  • Du Hoang Gia,
  • Son Dinh Ngoc,
  • Son Le Manh,
  • Toan Duong Dinh,
  • Thanh Dao Xuan,
  • Minh Do Van,
  • Long Nguyen Hoang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-019-1192-z
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 1 – 6

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Abstract Background This study aims at investigating the outcome and electrophysiologic recovery of 150 carpal tunnel syndrome hands after single-portal endoscopic surgery. Methods Patients with the cross-sectional area of the median nerve being 13–15 mm2 on ultrasound or abnormal sensory nerve conduction velocity on EMG are assigned to endoscopic surgery that cuts the decompressing transverse ligament to avoid the emergence of severe symptoms, such as muscular atrophy and loss of hand function. Results Single-portal endoscopic release is a safe and efficacious option for carpal tunnel release. The findings demonstrate encouraging results. Conclusion The endoscopic carpal tunnel release with the placement of a MicroAire system is a safe and effective method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome.

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