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Endoscopic Release of the Carpal Tunnel: A Technical Note

A. M. SMITH
H. J. C. R. BELCHER

From the Department of Plastic Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK

Correspondence: H. J. C. R. Belcher FRCS, Department of Plastic Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, Holtye Road East, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3DZ, UK. E-mail: belcher{at}pncl.co.uk

The Agee technique is a standard approach for the endoscopic release of the carpal tunnel. We describe a modification of the technique. This involves dilatation of the path for the blade assembly with urethral dilators. This permits a graded dilatation of the path. We believe it creates a track of more uniform width. It also provides more accurate information about the tightness of the carpal tunnel. Its adoption may reduce the chance of nerve injury.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 24, No. 2, 249-250 (1999)
DOI: 10.1054/JHSB.1998.0186
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