This chapter details essential steps of endoscopic carpal tunnel release. The space between the synovium and the transverse carpal ligament is entered with dilators; the endoscope is inserted into the carpal canal, and the ligament and the antebrachial fascia are transected completely to the level of the skin incision. Indications, essential steps, postoperative care, possible complications, operative dictation, and references are included.
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Craw, J. R., & Owens, P. (2016). Endoscopic carpal tunnel release. In Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (pp. 493–494). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40631-2_123
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