Monteerarat Y.Sirasittikarn S.Pimpan N.Wejjakul W.Limthongthang R.Laohaprasitiporn P.Mahidol University2024-11-122024-11-122024-01-01Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume (2024)17531934https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/101968This 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: IMedicineArticleSCOPUS10.1177/175319342412882162-s2.0-8520819669320436289