2016年6月22日 · The indications for ECTR are the same as for an open carpal tunnel release (CTR). The patient should have the appropriate symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome and should have failed a trial of conservative treatment with …

Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) refers to a method of performing carpal tunnel surgery using an endoscope or an arthroscopic device to provide visualization of the anatomic structures.

In the Agee ECTR, a small transverse skin incision is made at the ulnar border of the palmaris longus tendon, midway between the flexor carpi ulnaris and radialis, and proximal to the wrist flexion creases. A distally based forearm fascia flap is …

Designed exclusively for transecting the transverse carpal ligament of the carpal tunnel. Aluminum, pistol-grip handpiece — blade assembly can be rotated for right- or left-hand surgery and locks the blade in any position along the rotation axis. Featuring a Low Profile Disposable Blade Assembly.

2025年1月1日 · Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) is recognized as an alternative surgical modality for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) compared to open carpal tunnel release (OCTR), with reported success and complication rates comparable to those of standard open procedures. 1, 2, 3 ECTR is known to offer advantages such as less postoperative pain, faster ...

2020年3月28日 · The Agee ECTR technique represents a single-portal, minimally invasive procedure to treat patients with median nerve compression at the wrist who meet the criteria for surgery.

2011年1月1日 · To establish the rate of iatrogenic injury after endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) for a surgeon in the first 2 years of practice; to report the rate of conversion from ECTR to open carpal tunnel release (OCTR), the reason for conversion, and any increase in morbidity found in patients converted to OCTR; and to determine whether the ...

2017年8月4日 · Currently, there are three main distinct types of ECTR techniques performed (Table 13.2). The most commonly performed technique is the single proximal portal technique, first described by Agee in 1992 [4].

2022年3月23日 · This study presents long-term results of ECTR by using a standard questionnaire. Methods: There were 76 patients (94 hands) who underwent endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR), using Agee’s single portal technique since July 1992 till October 1994.

SmartRelease ECTR is a minimally invasive endoscopic surgical approach to relieve symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, with indications for Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Release, Trigger Finger Release, Plantar Fascia Release, and Gastrocnemius Recession.