James W. Strickland, M.D.

Carpal tunnel release is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the United States. The procedure is performed by orthopaedic, hand, plastic, neuro and general surgeons.

Several methods of carpal tunnel release are currently in use, including open, endoscopic and short incisional procedures. In this segment, Dr. James W. Strickland, of the Indiana Hand Center, demonstrates his minimally open technique for decompression of the carpal tunnel, described as a compromise between the endoscopic and open methods.

The procedure incorporates all of the best features of the endoscopic and limited open methods and can be performed through a very short palmar incision. Results are comparable to endoscopic methods with less cost, fewer complications and a high level of parity satisfaction.

References
1. Hallock GG, Lutz DA Prospective comparison of minimal incision open and two portal endoscopic carpal tunnel release Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 96(4):941-947
2. Nathan PA Advantages of carpal tunnel release with short incision and early postoperative rehabilitation. current trends in hand surgery In: M. Vastamaki, ed., Amsterdam: Elsevier Science 1995:309-312

• Total Run Time: 11:00 minutes
• Catalog Number: 3008
• Publication Date: August 1996

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