To establish the value of median nerve compression with wrist flexion as a provocative test for
Decompression of the carpal tunnel is a common surgical procedure. Although the incidence of the
In a previous study the prevalence of Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) in patients with idiopathic
The advantages and disadvantages of endoscopic compared with open carpal tunnelreleasearecontroversial. We have performed a prospective, randomised, blinded assessment in a district general hospital in order to determine if there was any demonstrable advantage in undertaking either technique. Twenty-five patients with confirmed bilateral idiopathic
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release has the advantage over open release of reduced tissue trauma and postoperative morbidity. Limited open carpal tunnel release has also been shown to have comparable results, but is easier to perform and is safer. We have compared the results of both techniques in a prospective, randomised trial. Thirty patients with bilateral