Light at the end of the carpal tunnel
For patients with troublesome carpal tunnel syndrome, a full recovery is possible with either open or endoscopic surgery.
10th July 2018
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common conditions managed by hand surgeons.
Figure 1. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release, procedural canula in situ.
Up to 5% of the general population experiences carpal tunnel syndrome at some time.
Many of these will have mild or temporary symptoms and will not require specific treatment.1
The syndrome is a well-recognised condition with typical