The Effect of Surgical Incision Size on Carpal Tunnel Surgery

The Effect of Surgical Incision Size on Carpal Tunnel Surgery

This study will investigate the postoperative recovery advantages from having a smaller incision to a larger incision.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing open carpal tunnel release will be included in this study.
• Patients must have clinical evidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Patients must have positive EMG results

Patient selection factors include:

1. Ability and willingness to follow instructions
2. Patients who are able and willing to return for follow-up evaluations.
3. Patients of all races and genders.
4. Patients who are able to follow care instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients less than 18 years old
• Patients unwillingly or unable to comply with a rehabilitation program for carpal tunnel release who indicate difficulty or inability to return for follow-up visits prescribed by the study protocol.
• Patients who qualify for inclusion in the study, but refuse consent to participate in the study.