Over 500,000 carpal tunnel releases are performed annually in the United States. Since 2005, publications of a new approach using ultrasound guidance have emerged in the literature with new approaches and devices with
Read MoreIn a new study with one-year follow up data, carpal tunnel release using ultrasound guidance showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in symptoms and function with a high satisfaction
Read MoreCarpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that can causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, and
Read MoreThe primary goal of a carpal tunnel release is to transect the transverse carpal ligament to release pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. An estimated 500,000 carpal tunnel releases are performed annually
Read MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release using the Sonex device. A consecutive group of patients treated by a single primary care sports medicine
Read MoreCarpal tunnel syndrome is a clinical diagnosis, but ultrasound has emerged as a useful tool in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome. In a study by Moran et al., both conventional ultrasound and quantitative ultrasound
Read MoreCarpal tunnel syndrome is common and conservative treatments include splinting, therapy and injections. Corticosteroids often only offer short-term relief, and clinical trials have shown benefit from platelet rich
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