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Age is an important predictor of short-term outcome in endoscopic carpal tunnel release

T. B. HANSEN
K. LARSEN

From the Department of Orthopaedics and the Orthopaedic Research Unit, Regional Hospital Holstebro, Denmark

Correspondence: Torben Bæk Hansen, Regional Hospital Holstebro, Holstebro, Denmark. E-mail:tbhansen{at}dadlnet.dk.

Endoscopic carpal tunnel release is a minimally invasive technique that may reduce sick leave and facilitate postoperative rehabilitation and short-term outcome. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of age as a predictor of short-term outcome in endoscopic carpal tunnel release. We did a prospective registration of patient satisfaction, symptoms and function before and 2-months after endoscopic carpal tunnel release in 101 consecutive patients aged 23–94 years and then submitted the data to multivariable logistic regression analysis. Patient age >65 years was a good predictor of a less favourable short-term outcome, and endoscopic carpal tunnel release may not be justified as a routine procedure in elderly patients.

Key Words: carpal tunnel syndrome • age • gender • rehabilitation • endoscopic carpal tunnel release

This version was published on October 1, 2009

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Vol. 34, No. 5, 660-664 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1753193409104563
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