Mini-incision Carpal Tunnel Release

Carpal tunnel syndrome has been reported as the most common neuropathy in humans. The a major impact on socio-economic life due to its high incidence and it usually affects working-age population. purpose of this study was evaluate results reliability after our own mini-open incision with simple retractors from eye surgery, through 1.5–2.0 cm long incision. For reason, we used Disabilities Arm, Shoulder, Hand score, Boston Tunnel Questionnaire Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. included 24 operated hands 23 patients (79% females; 21% males). right hand affected 19 (83%), left – three (13%) one patient (4%) performed bilateral decompression. mean length scar 1.5 ± 0.3 cm.В Subjectively, (20 23) had improvement paresthesia 3 months postoperative examination. No recurrence symptoms that would require second Significant differences between preand evaluation were observed In conclusion, presented median nerve decompression mini-incision technique safe effective operative short learning curve, especially for experienced opened techniques surgeons. final revealed approach have satisfactory surgical outcomes, low complications, good satisfaction appearance.