Length of Post Operative Dressing After Carpal Tunnel Release

Length of Postoperative Dressing After Mini-open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Randomized Prospective Comparison

The purpose of the study is to prospectively compare the functional, satisfaction, and wound outcomes of patients treated with one of two accepted methods of postoperative dressing following carpal tunnel release. Hypothesis: There will be no difference between the short term (approximately 2 - 3 days)and longer term (9 to 14 days)bulky dressing groups in terms of outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• adults
• carpal tunnel syndrome

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• ipsilateral hand, arm, shoulder surgery with continued symptoms