Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release using a modified application technique of local anesthesia: safety and effectiveness

摘要

BackgroundLocal anesthesia is widely used for open carpal tunnel release. However, injection of local anesthesia as described by Altissimi and Mancini (1988) can interfere with endoscopic carpal tunnel release, by increasing the bulk of synovial layers and consequently result in worsening of the view.