title: Carpal tunnel syndrome: "no-stitch endoscopic surgery" as a treatment option.
abstract: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve entrapment disorder causing considerable discomfort, activity limitations and even a change in occupation. Appropriate medical and surgical treatment can interrupt the progression of the syndrome and avoid permanent disability. We report here a case of a woman who was unable to work because of persistent CTS. Her disabling symptoms were completely resolved and she was able to return to work after a successful endoscopic carpal tunnel release.
authors.affiliation: Brain and NeuroSpine Clinic of Missouri, USA. mmcneely@brainandneurospine.com
authors.forename: Scott R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Gibbs
authors.forename: Kyle O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Colle
authors.forename: Christine M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Byrd
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery
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