Carpal tunnel syndrome Ultrasound guided Percutaneous carpal tunnel release
Conditions
Interventions
Ultrasound guided percutaneous carpal tunnel release with hook blade,
proximal approach,
local anesthesia
Experimental Procedure/Surgery
Ultrasound guided percutaneous carpal tunnel release
Sponsors
Non
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Carpal tunnel syndrome, onset more than 6 months 2. Confirm diagnosis with electrodiagnostic study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous carpal tunnel surgery 2. Other condition from ultrasound finding : carpal ganglion, mass lesion, tenosynovitis or synovial hypertrophy 3. Pregnancy 4. Bleeding tendency
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Function 0, 3 and 6 months Boston questionnaire carpal tunnel syndrome (score),Electrophysiologic improvement 0,3 and 6 months Electrodiagnostic study : Nerve conduction study (DSL, DML, CMAP amplitude),Morphologic change of median nerve 0, 3 and 6 months Ultrasound measurement of median nerve diameter (square millimaters) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction 3 months visual analog scale ,Return to work 2 weeks days,duration of pain killer medication use post procedure 2 weeks days | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNorarit Luanchumroen
Ministry of Public Health
Outcome results
None listed