SURGERY FOR BILATERAL CARPAL-TUNNEL SYNDROME - ENDOSCOPIC AND OPEN RELEASE COMPARED IN 10 PATIENTS

In 10 patients with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, endoscopic relea se was performed in one hand, while a conventional open release was do ne in the other hand. No postoperative differences were noted in the r emission of symptoms and grip strength. However, endoscopic surgery wa s preferred by all patients because of the small skin incision with no painful scar, the short operation time, the reduced postoperative pai n, early return to daily activities or occupation, and the short hospi tal stay after surgery.