Does Aging Matter? The Efficacy of Carpal Tunnel Release in the Elderly

Open release remains the gold standard in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in cases where conservative treatment fails. However, the efficacy of carpal tunnel release in the elderly has been debated in the literature throughout the years. This review aims to review the current evidence pertai...

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Published in:Archives of plastic surgery 2015, Vol.42 (3), p.278-281
Main Authors: Fung, Bettina Wai Yan, Tang, Chris Yuk Kwan, Fung, Boris Kwok Keung
Format: Article
Language:Korean
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Summary:Open release remains the gold standard in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome in cases where conservative treatment fails. However, the efficacy of carpal tunnel release in the elderly has been debated in the literature throughout the years. This review aims to review the current evidence pertaining to the efficacy of carpal tunnel release in the elderly. Based on the current evidence, the outcome of carpal tunnel release is unpredictable in the elderly. Elderly patients are also less satisfied with the operation compared to younger patients. The authors recommend that these messages be conveyed to elderly patients before surgery. Moreover, open carpal tunnel release should be offered in the early stages of treatment whenever operative management is indicated.
ISSN:2234-6163
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