We are looking at whether there is a difference in pain and function in the very early period when comparing carpal tunnel release performed by the endoscopic technique versus the open technique.
The purpose of our study is to examine the very early (\<2 weeks post-op) outcomes of endoscopic versus open carpal tunnel releases (CTR). We will call patients on post-operative days 3, 7 and 14 and collect Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), Patient Related Wrist and Hand Evaluation (PRWHE), Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain and return to work status at each time frame to see if there is any difference between the two procedures.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
113
Description: An open incision was made over the proximal palm to access and visualize transverse carpal tunnel, then divided it completely surgically. In the endoscopic technique, a small incision is made over the distal wrist and a camera and blade are within the wrist, then the transverse carpal ligament is divide from inside the palm
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, United States
Post-operative pain
This was evaluated by administering the Patient Related Wrist and Hand Evaluation (PRWHE) questionnaire as well as obtaining a pain score using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Time frame: This was assessed at post-operative days 3, 7, and 14
Function
Patients were first asked to assess the function of their operative hand and wrist using the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) tool. Function was also assessed by administering the Patient Related Wrist and Hand Evaluation (PRWHE) questionnaire.
Time frame: Function was assessed at post-operative days 3, 7 and 14.
Return to Work Status
Of those study patients who were not retired, we assessed if and when patients returned to work.
Time frame: Return to work status was assessed at post-operative days 3, 7, and 14.
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