Single-portal Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Versus Knifelight for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. A Randomized Control Trial

Single-portal Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release vs Knifelight for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. A Randomized Control Trial.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Single-portal Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release (Agee technique, SmartRelease™, MicroAire) and mini-open technique (Knifelight®, Stryker) are equally effective and safe surgical options for the treatment of primary Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Inclusion Criteria:

• primary Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• no symptoms' relief after 3 months of conservative treatment (NSAIDS, Cast, rest)

  • electrophysiological examination confirms the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Exclusion Criteria:

• Secondary Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Pregnancy
• Rheumatoid diseases
• Previous trauma at hand or other condition that may effect the anatomy (eg infections)