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RMJ. 2020; 45(3): 652-655


Effectiveness of mini-open incision surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome

Adeel Ahmed Siddiqui, Mohammad Irfan Rajput, Uzair Yaqoob, Rahat Zahoor Moton, Muhammad Jamil, Mariyam Adeel.


Abstract
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of the single-mini incision technique in the management of carpal tunnel syndrome using visual analog scale (VAS) for pain assessment and Boston CTS Questionnaire (BCTSQ) in terms of clinical outcome.
Methodology: This prospective observational study was conducted at the Rajput General and Medicare hospital from January 2018 to January 2020. Patients >20 years with CTS were included after informed consent for single mini-incision procedures. Those with rheumatoid arthritis, mass lesion, cervical myelopathies, myopathies and other associated entrapment neuropathies were excluded. VAS was used to assess patient pain after one-month and three-month post-procedure. The outcome in terms of severity and functionality was evaluated by the BCTSQ and patients were graded.
Results: Out of 105 patients, 14 were (13.3%) males and 91 (86.9%) females with a mean age of 47±12.9 years. The mean VAS was 8.06±0.73 before the procedure which improved to 3.43±1.1 four weeks and <3 three-months after the procedure. Three months after the procedure, none of the patients had severe symptoms or severe difficulty in performing their activities, showing good recovery.
Conclusion: Single mini-incision technique is effective in the surgical management of carpal tunnel syndrome. It promises early return of functionality and little to no post-procedure pain.

Key words: Carpal Tunnel Syndromes, compression neuropathy, mini incision release, visual analog scale, Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire


 
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Siddiqui AA, Rajput MI, Yaqoob U, Moton RZ, Jamil M, Adeel M. Effectiveness of mini-open incision surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome. RMJ. 2020; 45(3): 652-655.

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Siddiqui AA, Rajput MI, Yaqoob U, Moton RZ, Jamil M, Adeel M. Effectiveness of mini-open incision surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=92897 [Access: October 30, 2025].

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Siddiqui AA, Rajput MI, Yaqoob U, Moton RZ, Jamil M, Adeel M. Effectiveness of mini-open incision surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome. RMJ. 2020; 45(3): 652-655.


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Siddiqui AA, Rajput MI, Yaqoob U, Moton RZ, Jamil M, Adeel M. Effectiveness of mini-open incision surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome. RMJ. (2020), [cited October 30, 2025]; 45(3): 652-655.


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Siddiqui, A. A., Rajput, . M. I., Yaqoob, . U., Moton, . R. Z., Jamil, . M. & Adeel, . M. (2020) Effectiveness of mini-open incision surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome. RMJ, 45 (3), 652-655.


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Siddiqui, Adeel Ahmed, Mohammad Irfan Rajput, Uzair Yaqoob, Rahat Zahoor Moton, Muhammad Jamil, and Mariyam Adeel. 2020. Effectiveness of mini-open incision surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome. Rawal Medical Journal, 45 (3), 652-655.


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Siddiqui, Adeel Ahmed, Mohammad Irfan Rajput, Uzair Yaqoob, Rahat Zahoor Moton, Muhammad Jamil, and Mariyam Adeel. "Effectiveness of mini-open incision surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome." Rawal Medical Journal 45 (2020), 652-655.


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Siddiqui, Adeel Ahmed, Mohammad Irfan Rajput, Uzair Yaqoob, Rahat Zahoor Moton, Muhammad Jamil, and Mariyam Adeel. "Effectiveness of mini-open incision surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome." Rawal Medical Journal 45.3 (2020), 652-655. Print.


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Siddiqui, A. A., Rajput, . M. I., Yaqoob, . U., Moton, . R. Z., Jamil, . M. & Adeel, . M. (2020) Effectiveness of mini-open incision surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome. Rawal Medical Journal, 45 (3), 652-655.


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