The Value of Endoscopic Decompression in Surgical Therapy of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hessenauer MET, Arkudas A, Ludoph I, Polykandriotis E, Horch RE (2018)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

Zentralblatt für Chirurgie Georg Thieme Verlag

Book Volume: 143

Pages Range: 74-80

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-117494

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common diseases in hand surgery. The gold standard in therapy is the surgical release of the carpal tunnel. We provide a brief update on the relevant pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy and discuss questions related to minimal invasive decompression of the median nerve. Together with a review of the current literature, we report on our experiences in minimally invasive carpal tunnel release via a monoportal endoscopic access in over 700 cases. In conclusion, the endoscopic technique provides superior convalescence and patient safety is comparable to open methods. In addition, advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques are discussed.

Authors with CRIS profile

Andreas Arkudas Medizinische Fakultät Raymund Horch Professur für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie

Involved external institutions

Sana Klinikum Hof ​​ DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Hessenauer, M.E.T., Arkudas, A., Ludoph, I., Polykandriotis, E., & Horch, R.E. (2018). The Value of Endoscopic Decompression in Surgical Therapy of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Zentralblatt für Chirurgie, 143(1), 74-80. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-117494

MLA:

Hessenauer, Maximilian E. T., et al. "The Value of Endoscopic Decompression in Surgical Therapy of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome." Zentralblatt für Chirurgie 143.1 (2018): 74-80.

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