The Effect of Surgical Incision Size on Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing open carpal tunnel release will be included in this study. * Patients must have clinical evidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome * Patients must have positive EMG results Patient selection factors include: 1. Ability and willingness to follow instructions 2. Patients who are able and willing to return for follow-up evaluations. 3. Patients of all races and genders. 4. Patients who are able to follow care instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients less than 18 years old * Patients unwillingly or unable to comply with a rehabilitation program for carpal tunnel release who indicate difficulty or inability to return for follow-up visits prescribed by the study protocol. * Patients who qualify for inclusion in the study, but refuse consent to participate in the study.