Endoscopic release of the carpal tunnel: a technical note.
The Agee technique is a standard approach for the endoscopic release of the carpal tunnel. We describe a modification of the technique. This involves dilatation of the path for the blade assembly with urethral dilators. This permits a graded dilatation of the path. We believe it creates a track of more uniform width. It also provides more accurate information about the tightness of the carpal tunnel. Its adoption may reduce the chance of nerve injury.
Smith
A M
AM
Department of Plastic Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK.
Belcher
H J
HJ
D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans