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The Distal Single Incision Scope-Assisted Carpal Tunnel Release — Thirteen-Year Follow-Up Results

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)was first recognized by Sir James Paget in 1854 and continues to attract considerable attention in contemporary orthopedics [18]. Learmonth first described surgical decompression of peripheral nerves in the 1930s while Phalen’s contributions to the clinical evaluation of CTS began in the 1950s [9, 20, 21].Known both as the most researched and most common peripheral nerve entrapment neuropathy,the incidence of CTS continues to increase [6]. According to data reported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),roughly 60% of all work-related illnesses are “disorders associated with repeated trauma” [16].In addition,with about 50%of all CTS cases being work related,return to work can reflect significant costs to industries [22].Postoperative scar/pillar tenderness and/or weakness of pinch and grip strength are of ten variables that delay thereturn to work [1].

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Mirza, M.A., Reinhart, M.K. (2007). The Distal Single Incision Scope-Assisted Carpal Tunnel Release — Thirteen-Year Follow-Up Results. In: Luchetti, R., Amadio, P. (eds) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-49008-1_27

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