A clinical study of thread carpal tunnel release with a newly developed thread: A retrospective pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous studies have shown that, thread carpal tunnel release (TCTR), an ultrasound-guided transverse carpal ligament (TCL) transection procedure through needle and thread, to be a safe and effective technique for carpal tunnel release, compared to an open and endoscopic technique. We developed a newly improved thread (Smartwire-01, 0.27mm in diameter, Korea). This pilot study was performed to propose the effectiveness of TCTR with Smartwire-01 compared to the commercial thread in clinical settings.

Methods

A total of 22 TCTR procedures have been performed on 19 patients by one physiatrist during a 42-month period. The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome was based on standard clinical criteria including electromyography (EMG). Patients were divided into two gro

SUBMITTER: Park J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9586357 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature