Return to Activities After Simultaneous Bilateral Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approximately 56% of patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome present with bilateral symptoms; however, few studies have investigated bilateral simultaneous endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) and postoperative effect on return to activity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the length of recovery in patients who received bilateral simultaneous ECTR, including pain medication requirements, return to activities of daily living, return to work, and return to recreational activities.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was performed on patients who underwent bilateral ECTR by a single hand fellowship-trained surgeon from 2013 to 2019. Demographic, operative, and clinical outcomes were collected via chart review and a telephone interview. Student t

SUBMITTER: Hein RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9274870 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature