Minimal invasive endoscopic management of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) with a report of 69 case.
- VernacularTitle:微创内镜下治疗腕管综合征——附69例报告
- Author:
Qilin SHI
;
Guixin SUN
;
Sumin YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Minimal invasion ECTR(endoscopic carpal tunnel release) Carpal tunnel syndrome Endoscope Median nerve
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To introduce a new technique--Carpal tunnel release by Okutsu's technique Methods A 1cm skin incision was made under local anaesthesia without tourniquet. The procedure was performed by system (Universal Subcutaneous Endoscope System). Postoperative functional assessment was done by Kelly's standards. Follow-up was conducted in the first, third and twelve month after the operation. Results One hundred and forty-nine sides of 126 cases of CTS were treated with this method. And seventy eight sides of 69 cases of CTS were followed up. 54 cases were excellent; 19 cases good; 3 cases fair; 2 cases poor. The average time of the operation was ten minutes. There was less blood lost in the procedure. Complication occurred in one case. Conclusions As compared with open procedure, the method has advantage of minimal incision,less tissue damage, shorter operation time, less skin scar and no postoperatioven plastic splint. The therapeutic results was as efficient as routine procedure.
