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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2026

Enhancing Recovery After Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: The Role of Neurotrophic Supplementation.

Michele Maruccia, Simone Magistri, Riccardo Marvulli, Antonia Maria Indellicati, Gabriele Delia, Rosella Elia, Maurizio Ranieri, Giuseppe Giudice

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Michele MarucciaFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Policlinic University Hospital of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Simone MagistriFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Policlinic University Hospital of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Riccardo MarvulliDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Policlinic University Hospital of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Antonia Maria IndellicatiDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Policlinic University Hospital of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Gabriele DeliaDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Messina "AOU Gaetano Martino," Messina, Italy.
Rosella EliaFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Policlinic University Hospital of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Maurizio RanieriDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Policlinic University Hospital of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Giuseppe GiudiceFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Policlinic University Hospital of Bari, Bari, Italy.

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Background: This study assesses the role of neurotrophic supplementation on clinical and neurophysiological recovery in patients undergoing endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) for severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods: A total of 291 patients with severe CTS (visual analog scale [VAS] nocturnal pain ≥7, VAS function ≤ 4, and sensory conduction velocity [SCV] < 35 m/s) were retrospectively analyzed. Patients treated after March 2023 received neurotrophic supplementation for 6 months (E + N group, n = 172); those treated previously received ECTR alone (E group, n = 119). SCV and VAS scores were assessed at baseline and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Upper limb disability was additionally evaluated using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire at the same time points. Statistical comparisons were performed using post hoc Tukey tests and χ Results: The E + N group showed improvement in SCV and VAS scores at 1 and 3 months ( Conclusions: Neurotrophic supplementation after ECTR accelerates early functional and electrophysiological recovery in severe CTS without increasing complications. Although long-term outcomes are similar, early recovery advantages support its use in selected patients.

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