Clinical outcome of carpal tunnel release. Comparison of Conventional versus Limited incision technique for carpal tunnel release in Samutprakarn hospital
Keywords:
Carpal tunnel syndrome, carpal tunnel release, limited incision, conventional incision, scissor, blade, pain scoreAbstract
Objective: to determine clinicaloutcome of limited incision carpal tunnel release versus conventional incision carpal tunnel release in Samutprakarn hospital
Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, we aimed to compare the results of two surgical techniques, conventional and limited incision. Thirty cases (age 30–65 years) of isolated Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) cases were enrolled in the study. A total of 15 hands underwent limited incision carpal tunnel release were used and release was done with incision and blade and 15 hands underwent conventional incision. Evaluation preoperatively and in 7 , 14 day and 1 months postoperatively was done, (a) clinical status examination, (b) outcome measure using pain score
Results: Limited incision all the patients had good clinical .The night pains symptom to get relieved immediately after surgery. Scar tenderness was present only for a mean duration of 14 -30 days. Limited incision improve pain score more than conventional incision 7 ,14 and 30 days postoperatively ( P<0.01 ) .
Conclusion:Limited incision carpal tunnel release can be considered a feasible alternative to traditional open release.
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