title: Age is an important predictor of short-term outcome in endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
abstract: Endoscopic carpal tunnel release is a minimally invasive technique that may reduce sick leave and facilitate postoperative rehabilitation and short-term outcome. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of age as a predictor of short-term outcome in endoscopic carpal tunnel release. We did a prospective registration of patient satisfaction, symptoms and function before and 2-months after endoscopic carpal tunnel release in 101 consecutive patients aged 23-94 years and then submitted the data to multivariable logistic regression analysis. Patient age >65 years was a good predictor of a less favourable short-term outcome, and endoscopic carpal tunnel release may not be justified as a routine procedure in elderly patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and the Orthopaedic Research Unit, Regional Hospital Holstebro, Denmark. tbhansen@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: T B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Larsen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult