The investigators study aims to evaluate both efficacy and safety of carpal tunnel release using limited incision with the PSU retractor compared to standard incision. The investigators will do a randomized controlled trial in 60 patients with carpal tunnel release and evaluate for outcome regarding pain, VAS score, return to work time, CTS score and complications at 6 months.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
carpal tunnel release using limited incision with PSU retractor will be done by orthopaedic hand surgeons
Prince of Songkla University
Hat Yai, Changwat Songkhla, Thailand
CTS score
Time frame: 1 year
VAS score
Time frame: 1 year
return to work time
Time frame: 1 year
satisfaction score
Time frame: 1 year
complication rate
Time frame: 1 year
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