Publications by authors named "Dong-Bin Chung"
World Neurosurg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) is preferable to open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) but can face complications if surgeons continue despite challenges; this study focuses on techniques to avoid converting to OCTR.
- An analysis of 1160 hands from 771 patients showed a low conversion rate of 1.56%, which improved over time due to increased surgical experience, although visual challenges were a common reason for conversion.
- Findings emphasize the importance of a thorough subligamentous extrabursal technique to ensure clear visibility of the transverse carpal ligament, ultimately allowing successful ECTR without conversion.
