Research Notes on Open Carpal Tunnel Release
Open carpal tunnel release is a corrective surgical procedure for carpal tunnel syndrome.1 The surgical objective is to release pressure on the median nerve thereby relieving the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.2 While open carpel tunnel release surgery is still considered the "gold standard" technique, some surgeons are opting for the newer endoscopic surgical procedure.3
Fast Facts:
- A relatively simple procedure typically done on an outpatient basis.4
- Postoperative care includes elevation and ice application.5
- Surgical results are generally very good.6
Top Resources on Open Carpal Tunnel Release
- eMedicine: Open Carpal Tunnel Release (March 4, 2008)
- A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Carpal Tunnel Syndrome—Open Release Surgery (April 20, 2008)
- eOrthopod (via Internet Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology) : Open Carpal Tunnel Release (July 28, 2006)
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Nov. 3, 2006)
- Mayo Clinic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome—Open-Release Surgery (April 18, 2008)
- eMedTV: Open Carpal Tunnel Release (Nov. 21, 2006)
- ehealthMD: Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Techniques in Orthopedics (via University of Connecticut Health Center): Open Carpal Tunnel Release (2006)
- HealthGrades: Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery—Open Procedure
- Google Video: Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
Research Notes References
- ↑ eOrthopod (via Internet Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology): Open Carpal Tunnel Release
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome—Open-Release Surgery
- ↑ Wikipedia: Carpel Tunnel Release Surgery
- ↑ ehealthMD: Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- ↑ NYU Langone Medical Center: What to Expect
- ↑ HealthGrades: Who are Candidates for Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery?
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