Outcomes of Open Carpal Tunnel Release at a Minimum of Ten Years

Abstract

At an average of thirteen years after open carpal tunnel release, the majority of patients are satisfied and free of symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Hypothenar fat pad flap surgery for end stage and recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome

“…The score of one, being the minimum score, indicates they have no complaints and five, the maximum score, indicates high severity and functional loss. A score > 2 can be considered as poor [25]. We started with the BTCQ to inform and relax the patient and for temperature accommodation.…”

Upper Extremity Compression Neuropathies in Rheumatoid Patients

“…Muramatsu et al [ 13 ] achieved good or excellent results in 13 out of 15 RA patients treated with open release and synovectomy. Conversely, Louie et al [ 42 ] reported that patients with a carpal tunnel syndrome-confounding comorbidity, such as diabetes mellitus, polyneuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, had worse function and satisfaction after surgery as compared to those without a confounding morbidity at 10-year follow-up.…”

Carpal tunnel syndrome – current controversies

“…Less than two percent require revision carpal tunnel surgery. 24 Conventional open carpal tunnel release is usually performed under local anaesthetic with or without IV sedation. A tourniquet is used depending on surgeon preference.…”