ArticleAdvances in orthopedics2020
Effectiveness of Surgical Treatment in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Mini-Incision Using MIS-CTS Kits: A Cadaveric Study.
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- Short incision versus minimally invasive surgery with tool-kit for carpal tunnel syndrome release: a prospective randomized control trial to evaluate the anterior wrist pain and time to return to work or activities.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Trial
- Long-term Outcome of Local Steroid Injections Versus Surgery in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Observational Extension of a Randomized Clinical Trial.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2022Trial
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- A comparative study on efficacy of modified endoscopic minimally invasive treatment and traditional open surgery for primary carpal tunnel syndrome.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
- Infrared thermographic changes after decompression surgery in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Minimally invasive carpal tunnel release: A clinical case study and surgical technique.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2022Article
- The outcomes of carpal tunnel decompression based on electro-diagnostic approaches and clinical symptoms in patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
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Abstract
PURPOSE: This study was performed to the effectiveness of visualization during surgery and the complete release of the transverse carpal ligament (TCL) and also the safety of using the MIS-CTS kits.
methodsTwenty fresh cadaveric forearms had surgery. Surgical techniques were (1) incision 15-18 mm at palmar hand; (2) the scissors and the navigator were inserted to create working space underneath the palmar aponeurosis; (3) the visual enhancer was inserted. The visual enhancer improves the visual field by shielding the soft tissue around the operative field; (4) the TCL was cut at the distal TCL by surgery scalpel, and then a flexible freer was used to detach the fibrous tissue from the median nerve and the TCL; and (5) the TCL cutting blade was pushed straight to cut the TCL completely from distal to proximal. TCL length was observed until the complete release. The median nerve and the recurrent branch of the median nerve were observed.
resultsAll TCL were cut completely. All median nerves, recurrent branches of the median nerve, and superficial palmar arches could be observed during the operation, and none were injured. This technique showed effectiveness and safety for minimally invasive carpal tunnel surgery.
conclusionsThe study found that the new device, MIS-CTS kits, along with this technique is effective for CTS release in terms of minimally invasive open carpal tunnel surgery.
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