title: Endoscopic Compared with Open Operative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
abstract: Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common peripheral nerve compression syndrome. Treatment options include wrist-neutral bracing, corticosteroid injections, operative release of the transverse carpal ligament, and symptom-relief options. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release may give patients a faster recovery compared with traditional open release, but there are no ultimate differences in outcome among the various surgical options.
authors.affiliation: The Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: Ebrahim
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Paryavi
authors.forename: Ryan M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Zimmerman
authors.forename: Kenneth R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Means
mesh_terms: D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes; D016896:Treatment Outcome