title: Carpal tunnel release through a small incision using a special knife guide.
abstract: There have been controversial opinions regarding whether the release of the carpal tunnel should be performed arthroscopically or through an open incision. The authors present a method of open release through a small incision using a set of specially designed instruments, retaining advantages of observing the pathology under direct vision and avoiding complications of hazardous injuries to important structures. The instruments consist of a thin metal guide with a groove in the center to accommodate an angled knife holder. The procedure has been performed since 1997 with no complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Rosai Hospital,Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Yoshiyuki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Iwase
authors.forename: Takashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ikai
authors.forename: Akira
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hara
authors.forename: Kaoru
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mori
authors.forename: Koichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kusonose