Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Published results showed female representation among surgeons who perform carpal tunnel release has increased from 2013 to 2021; however, other practice disparities exist between female and male surgeons.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released an updated clinical practice guideline for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a press release.

Choosing either the endoscopic or open surgical technique for index carpal tunnel release may not meaningfully impact the risk of revision surgery, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

Results showed patients with osteoarthritis who underwent carpal tunnel release may use more health care resources and experience more severe and persistent carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms vs. patients without arthritis.

Osso VR announced the launch of the Osso Health medical training app for use with Apple Vision Pro, an immersive reality wearable headset, according to a company press release.

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Adults with a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome are 39% more likely to develop HF during 10 years of follow-up, especially amyloidosis, compared with those without a carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis, researchers reported.

Published results showed patients older than 60 years of age with carpal tunnel syndrome are at increased risk for new-onset heart failure.

Credit goes to Donald H. LaLonde, MD, FRCSC, at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, who helped debunk the idea that epinephrine is unsafe to use in digits and developed more comfortable methods of local anesthesia.

Results showed ultrasound-guided hydrodissection of the median nerve may provide significant and persistent clinical and morphological improvements in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome not responding to conservative treatment.