Endoscopy-assisted Percutaneous Carpal Tunnel Release through Single Small Incision / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
;
: 173-179, 1999.
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en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-650656
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To avoid prolonged recovery time and scar tenderness in open carpal tunnel release and possible nerve or tendon injuries by bulky instruments in endoscopic techniques, we tried to percutaneously release the transverse carpal ligament using simple, thin instruments. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We performed carpal tunnel release percutaneously through a single small incision on the wrist with curved mosquito and meniscectomy hook knife under general or regional anesthesia in 41 wrists of 27 patients during the last 5 years and followed up for at least one year. Before and after release, endoscopic examinations were done to rule out space occupying lesions or other anormalies and to confirm complete release.RESULTS:
According to the Cseuz's criteria, 38 cases (93%) showed excellent or good results, which was compatible to open or endoscopic technique with special instruments and there was no major neurovascular injury except one superficial palmar arch laceration associated with the second palmar incision in complicated case.CONCLUSIONS:
From earlier experience, we learned that this simple technique may be used successfully with low cost without any fear of complication.
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Asunto principal:
Traumatismos de los Tendones
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Muñeca
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Cicatriz
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Laceraciones
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Anestesia de Conducción
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Ligamentos
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Culicidae
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
Año:
1999
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