What is endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery?

CTS Surgery: The endoscopic surgery is performed by a orthopedic surgeon who makes very small incisions in the wrist area and then use them to decompress the median nerve which is involved in cts. The down time is substantially less with this surgery.

See below: This is where , depending on the technique, you make one or two small incisions on the hand in order to place a camera system into the carpal canal. Then there is a cutting system to release the carpal tunnel and decompress the median nerve.

Limited incissure : It uses a small camera and either 1 or 2 small incisions to help release the transverse carpal ligament and provide relief of pressure to the carpal tunnel.

Camera + knife: Both endoscopic and open carpal tunnel release surgery involves releasing of the transverse carpal ligament. With endoscopic carpal tunnel release, a camera is placed inside the carpal tunnel. Once inside the camera is used to visualize the transverse carpal tunnel ligament. The knife within the camera is deployed and the ligament is incisised.

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Hera a podcast: That i narrated some time ago that shows the surgery and there are other links. http://handsurgerypodcast.podbean.com/mobile/2012/09/13/endoscopic-carpal-tunnel-surgery-dr-wint-narrates/.

Minimally invasive: Endoscopic carpal tunnel release is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional "open" carpal tunnel surgery. My patients tend to have a faster, less painful recovery and a smaller, less noticeable scar with this type of procedure.

No real advantage: Studies show no advantage of endoscopic release versus limited incision open procedures. In fact many studies show higher complication rate, return to work time is not improved based on these studies. Recovery time is equivalent, scar may be less in some physicians hands but not uniformly. Discuss this with your surgeon.

Minimally invasive: Endoscopy refers to the use of small cameras placed inside your body to perform the procedure. for example, endoscopic carpal tunnel site the transverse carpal ligament using a small camera and a special blade through 1-2 small incisions rather than a large incision placed in your palm. The recovery is typically quicker but should be performed by an experienced surgeon to minimize risks.