Endoscopic carpal ligament release using the Chow technique: early clinical results

Volume: 37 Number: 3 September 11, 2006
  • Oguz Karaeminogullari
  • Ayhan Ozturk
  • Tolga Tuzuner
  • Kutay Ozturan
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Endoscopic carpal ligament release using the Chow technique: early clinical results

Abstract

Objectives: We evaluated the clinical results of endoscopic carpal ligament release in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Methods: Twenty-six hands of 20 patients (16 females, 4 males; mean age 50 years; range 30 to 65 years) underwent endoscopic carpal ligament release according to the technique described by Chow. Clinical and electromyographic findings were compatible with carpal tunnel syndrome. The mean follow-up period was 13.2 months (range 3 to 28 months). Results: Clinical and electromyographic improvement was obtained in all patients. Complications included superficial wound infection in one patient and neuropraxia of the digital nerve in three patients. The mean time to return to work was 22.5 days. No incision-site pain or localized scar sensitivity were noted. Excellent or good results were achieved in 24 hands (92%). Conclusion: With a good knowledge of endoscopic anatomy and adequate experience, endoscopic carpal ligament release is an appropriate alternative in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, resulting in lower complication rates, early return to daily activities and work, and a lower morbidity.

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Oguz Karaeminogullari This is me

Ayhan Ozturk This is me

Tolga Tuzuner This is me

Kutay Ozturan This is me

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September 11, 2006

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March 6, 2014

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Year 2003 Volume: 37 Number: 3

APA
Karaeminogullari, O., Ozturk, A., Tuzuner, T., & Ozturan, K. (2006). Endoscopic carpal ligament release using the Chow technique: early clinical results. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 37(3), 226-232. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v37i3.821
AMA
1.Karaeminogullari O, Ozturk A, Tuzuner T, Ozturan K. Endoscopic carpal ligament release using the Chow technique: early clinical results. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;37(3):226-232. doi:10.3944/aott.v37i3.821
Chicago
Karaeminogullari, Oguz, Ayhan Ozturk, Tolga Tuzuner, and Kutay Ozturan. 2006. “Endoscopic Carpal Ligament Release Using the Chow Technique: Early Clinical Results”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 37 (3): 226-32. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v37i3.821.
EndNote
Karaeminogullari O, Ozturk A, Tuzuner T, Ozturan K (September 1, 2006) Endoscopic carpal ligament release using the Chow technique: early clinical results. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 37 3 226–232.
IEEE
[1]O. Karaeminogullari, A. Ozturk, T. Tuzuner, and K. Ozturan, “Endoscopic carpal ligament release using the Chow technique: early clinical results”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 226–232, Sept. 2006, doi: 10.3944/aott.v37i3.821.
ISNAD
Karaeminogullari, Oguz - Ozturk, Ayhan - Tuzuner, Tolga - Ozturan, Kutay. “Endoscopic Carpal Ligament Release Using the Chow Technique: Early Clinical Results”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 37/3 (September 1, 2006): 226-232. https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.v37i3.821.
JAMA
1.Karaeminogullari O, Ozturk A, Tuzuner T, Ozturan K. Endoscopic carpal ligament release using the Chow technique: early clinical results. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;37:226–232.
MLA
Karaeminogullari, Oguz, et al. “Endoscopic Carpal Ligament Release Using the Chow Technique: Early Clinical Results”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 37, no. 3, Sept. 2006, pp. 226-32, doi:10.3944/aott.v37i3.821.
Vancouver
1.Oguz Karaeminogullari, Ayhan Ozturk, Tolga Tuzuner, Kutay Ozturan. Endoscopic carpal ligament release using the Chow technique: early clinical results. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006 Sep. 1;37(3):226-32. doi:10.3944/aott.v37i3.821