Ultrasound-Assisted Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release. 2016

Hiroshi Ohuchi, and Soichi Hattori, and Kotaro Shinga, and Ken Ichikawa, and Shin Yamada
Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Kamogawa, Japan.

Various surgical procedures for carpal tunnel syndrome exist, such as open release, ultrasound-guided percutaneous release, and endoscopic release. Postoperative pain, scarring, and slow recovery to normal function are reported complications of open release. Damage to vessels and the median nerve and its branches underlying the transverse carpal ligament is a reported complication of ultrasound-guided percutaneous release. Damage to the superficial palmar arch and incomplete release are reported complications of endoscopic release. By performing endoscopic carpal tunnel release with ultrasound assistance, we could visualize neurovascular structures directly with the endoscope and also indirectly with ultrasound to minimize complications. We could also evaluate the morphologic changes of the median nerve dynamically before and after the release. We discuss the technique for this procedure and outline pearls and pitfalls for success.

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