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The efficacy and safety of limited incision technique in carpal tunnel release

Karpal tünelin gevşetilmesinde sınırlı insizyon tekniğinin etkinliği ve güvenilirliği

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33–38
Publication Date
2022-10-18
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In conclusion, a 3 cm limited incision is both effective and safe in carpal tunnel release.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objectives: This study aims to determine the safety and symptomatic and functional efficacy of median nerve decompression with 3 cm limited incision in carpal tunnel syndrome surgery.
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Key Findings & Data:Patients and methods: Carpal tunnel release with a 3 cm limited palmar incision was performed on 91 hands in 83 patients.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, a 3 cm limited incision is both effective and safe in carpal tunnel release.
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Objectives: This study aims to determine the safety and symptomatic and functional efficacy of median nerve decompression with 3 cm limited incision in carpal tunnel syndrome surgery. Patients and methods: Carpal tunnel release with a 3 cm limited palmar incision was performed on 91 hands in 83 patients. Patients were evaluated with Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire, grip strength and pinch strength measurements, Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament test and two-point discrimination tests preoperatively, and at postoperative 3rd and 6th months. The pre- and postoperative mean values for these assessment criteria were statistically analyzed by paired samples t-test. The symptoms, physical findings, electroneuromyography carpal tunnel syndrome severity scores of the patients were evaluated using descriptive statistical analyses. Results: At postoperative evaluation, there was a statistically significant increase in Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire scores, grip and pinch strengths, and sensory tests results of the patients when compared with preoperative values. No complications other than pillar pain were encountered. Conclusion: Carpal tunnel release with a 3 cm limited incision technique appears to be effective when compared with classical open, endoscopic and mini incision techniques. The rate of complications is lower than that of these techniques. In conclusion, a 3 cm limited incision is both effective and safe in carpal tunnel release.

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Amaç: Bu çalışmada, karpal tünel sendromu cerrahisinde 3 cm’lik sınırlı insizyon ile gerçekleştirilen medyan sinir dekompresyonunda güvenilirliğin, fonksiyonel ve semptomatik etkinliğin belirlenmesi amaçlandı. Hastalar ve yöntemler: Seksen üç hastanın 91 elinde 3 cm’lik sınırlı palmar insizyon ile karpal tünel gevşetmesi yapıldı. Hastalar cerrahi öncesinde ve sonrasında 3. ve 6. aylarda, Boston Karpal Tünel Anketi, kaba ve ince kavrama gücü ölçümleri, Semmes Weinstein Monofilaman testi ve iki nokta ayrım testi ile değerlendirildi. Bu değerlendirme kriterlerinin ameliyat öncesi ve sonrası ortalama değerleri eşleştirilmiş iki grup t-testi ile istatistiksel olarak analiz edildi. Hastaların semptomları, fiziksel bulguları ve elektronöromiyografik karpal tünel sendromu ciddiyet skorları ise tanımlayıcı istatistiksel analizler ile değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Ameliyat sonrası değerlendirmede hastaların Boston Karpal Tünel Anketi skorlarında, kaba ve ince kavrama güçlerinde ve duyu testlerinde ameliyat öncesi değerler ile karşılaştırıldığında istatistiksel olarak belirgin artış vardı. Pillar ağrısı dışında komplikasyon saptanmadı. Sonuç: Üç santimetrelik sınırlı insizyon tekniği ile karpal tünel gevşetmesi klasik açık, endoskopik ve mini insizyon teknikleri ile karşılaştırıldığında etkili gibi görünmektedir. Komplikasyon oranları bu teknikler ile kıyaslandığında daha düşüktür. Sonuç olarak, 3 cm’lik sınırlı insizyon, karpal tünel gevşetmesinde hem etkili hem de güvenlidir.

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ÇIRPAR, M., TÜRKER, M., ÇETİK, Ö., ARI, M., EKŞİOĞLU, M. F. (2022). The efficacy and safety of limited incision technique in carpal tunnel release. Eklem Hastalıkları ve Cerrahisi Dergisi (Eski Adı: Artroplasti Artroskopik Cerrahi Derg.), Cilt: 22 - Sayı: 1, 33–38. https://ajindex.com/articles/498698

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