Open median nerve release using double mini skin incision in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: technique and clinical results

Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2003 Sep;43(9):465-7; discussion 468. doi: 10.2176/nmc.43.465.

Abstract

Patients who undergo open carpal tunnel surgery frequently complain of the postoperative cosmetic appearance at the site of the incision on the palm. This problem occurs as a result of excessive scar formation, and the long incision. A double mini skin incision, each 1 cm long, was used in the surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The transverse carpal ligament was easily sectioned. Postoperatively healing was good with no excessive scar formation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / surgery*
  • Cicatrix / etiology
  • Cicatrix / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Median Nerve / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / adverse effects
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods