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A 63-center prospective study of endoscopic carpal tunnel release using the Agee Carpal
Tunnel Release System was conducted in 1049 procedures in 988 patients. Prior experience
with endoscopic release varied significantly among surgeon participants. Surgeons
evaluated the newly redesigned system for blade visibility, blade height, and mechanical
function. Data on patient complications were collected at the time of surgery and
3–4 weeks postoperative. The results indicated minimal complications and no confirmed
injuries to vessels or nerves; the symptoms from one possible digital nerve injury
eventually resolved completely. Surgeons were able to observe the point of entry of
the blade into the transverse caral ligament in 97.5% of procedures. Introduction
of the blade assembly into the carpal tunnel was rated easy or adequate in 90.6% of
procedures, and blade height was rated adequate in 97.4% of procedures.
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Publication history
Accepted:
September 27,
1994
Received:
November 26,
1993
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© 1995 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. All rights reserved. Published by Elsevier Inc.