Sonography-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release

Hand Clin. 2022 Feb;38(1):75-82. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2021.08.007.

Abstract

During the past 2 decades, increased powerful and quality ultrasound devices have contributed to developing ultrasound surgery more specifically for the hand. Carpal tunnel release under ultrasound now is available as a safe technique. The procedure uses a specific device. A detailed surgical technique is presented. The role of sonography is emphasized. This article discusses the results of the 150 first cases. The author's experience is compared with other ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release procedures. Outcome quality optimized by the ultra-mini-invasive approach and ultrasound should increase its use.

Keywords: Carpal tunnel syndrome; Interventional ultrasonography; Minimal invasive surgical procedures; Ultrasound-guided surgery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome* / diagnostic imaging
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome* / surgery
  • Hand
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional* / methods