The carpal tunnel release (CTR) system market is expected to grow from USD 665.4 million in 2025 to USD 1,147.7 million by 2035. A CAGR of 5.5% is forecasted during this period. Growth is being driven ...

Overview Carpal tunnel syndrome affects 87 men and 192 women per 100,000 population worldwide. 1 Common signs include paresthesia, pain, and weakness in the median nerve distribution of the hand.

Carpal tunnel release surgery is based on reducing pressure on the median nerve through the release of fibrous structures. There are three layers of fibrous structures on the palmar side of the hands ...

Each year, doctors perform 400,000 to 600,000 carpal tunnel release surgeries — one type of surgery used to treat the condition — making this one of the most common upper-extremity procedures.

But now, Dr. Michael Cohn, an orthopedic hand surgeon with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, is offering the most advanced, minimally invasive surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.

Joe Fisher, for The Gazette Jul. 28, 2024 5:00 am ...

Open release surgery: In open release surgery, the doctor cuts a 1- to 2-inch incision in your wrist. They then cut the carpal ligament using surgical tools and widen your carpal tunnel.

Carpal tunnel surgery can offer relief from hand pain, numbness, and weakness caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. The procedure involves cutting a ligament in the hand to ease pressure on the median ...

Results: Forty-nine hands in the recurrent branch release group and 49 hands in the standard ECTR surgery group were extracted. There were statistically significant differences in postoperative ...

Read on to learn more about surgery for CTS. This article looks at what carpal tunnel release involves, when doctors recommend it, the benefits and possible risks of the procedure, and more.