Does endoscopic carpal tunnel release during distal radial fracture fixation improve outcomes? A randomized controlled trial
Issued Date
2024-01-01
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17531934
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20436289
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2-s2.0-85208196693
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Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume
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Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume (2024)
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Monteerarat Y., Sirasittikarn S., Pimpan N., Wejjakul W., Limthongthang R., Laohaprasitiporn P. Does endoscopic carpal tunnel release during distal radial fracture fixation improve outcomes? A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume (2024). doi:10.1177/17531934241288216 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/101968
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Does endoscopic carpal tunnel release during distal radial fracture fixation improve outcomes? A randomized controlled trial
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Abstract
This study investigated the functional outcome of prophylactic carpal tunnel release during distal radial fracture fixation. A total of 60 patients undergoing anterior locking plate fixation for a distal radial fracture were randomized into two groups: one having prophylactic endoscopic carpal tunnel release and the other serving as a control. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Patient-Reported Wrist Evaluation, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand, EuroQol 5-Dimension 5-Level questionnaire, Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire, Pain Numerical Rating Scale, grip strength and finger-to-palm distance over a 12-month period. The study found no significant differences in overall functional outcomes or complications between the groups. Level of evidence: I