What is endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery?
What is endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery?
Endoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive approach performed using an advanced surgical tool called an endoscope. The endoscope is composed of a thin tube with a miniature light and a camera on the end. In an endoscopic carpal tunnel release, the endoscope is inserted through a small incision in the palm. The area to be operated upon is then magnified and projected on a screen. The surgeon uses the images on the screen to guide the surgery, which is performed using a small instrument inserted through another small incision.