title: A comparison of endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release.
abstract: Fifty consecutive open and 50 consecutive endoscopic carpal tunnel releases performed by a single surgeon were compared. The endoscopic technique was safe, effective, and resulted in earlier return to work.
authors.affiliation: McDonough Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, Wisconsin Rapids.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: McDonough
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Gruenloh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged