Minimally invasive carpal tunnel decompression using the KnifeLight: How I Do It

Background Carpal tunnel decompression is commonly performed open or endoscopically. Carpal tunnel release using the KnifeLight instrument (Stryker, Kalamazoo, MI) is an alternative method established in 2000. Method The instrument has a cutting blade placed between two blunt flat tips with an integ...

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Published in:Acta neurochirurgica 2021-07, Vol.163 (7), p.2089-2091
Main Authors: Lee, Shi Qing, Hwang, Peter Y. K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decompression
How I Do it - Peripheral Nerves
Interventional Radiology
Ligaments
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Neurology
Neuroradiology
Neurosurgery
Peripheral Nerves
Surgical Orthopedics
Wrist
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Summary:Background Carpal tunnel decompression is commonly performed open or endoscopically. Carpal tunnel release using the KnifeLight instrument (Stryker, Kalamazoo, MI) is an alternative method established in 2000. Method The instrument has a cutting blade placed between two blunt flat tips with an integrated light source which helps to locate the tool blade by transillumination through the tissues. The instrument is inserted into an opening made in the wrist crease and transverse carpal ligament and used to divide the ligament. Conclusion This is a simple, efficient, and reproducible alternative for carpal tunnel decompression.
ISSN:0001-6268
0942-0940
DOI:10.1007/s00701-020-04649-3