Carpal tunnel release through a small incision using a special knife guide.
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.
Iwase
Yoshiyuki
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Rosai Hospital,Tokyo, Japan.
Ikai
Takashi
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Hara
Akira
A
Mori
Kaoru
K
Kusonose
Koichi
K