Volume 67 Number 4 September 2000	back to contents

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: Report of 146 Cases	274-277
Rochelle Brief, M.D., Ph.D. and L. Paul Brief, M.D.
Address correspondence to Rochelle Brief, M.D., Ph.D., 175 Route 304, Bardonia, NY 10954.

ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to describe one type of surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, namely endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred forty-six (146) cases of median nerve compression underwent the same-day procedure.

RESULTS: Eighty-six percent (86%) were favorable, and 14% unfavorable. There was no damage caused to nerves, vascular structures, or tendons.

CONCLUSIONS: Although overall long-term results of endoscopic carpal tunnel release appear similar to those of open release, patients who undergo endoscopic carpal tunnel release demonstrate a quicker functional recovery, less postoperative pain, and less scarring than open carpal tunnel release patients.

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