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Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: What to Expect

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Dr Jacqueline Tan Siau Woon

MBBS (SG) | MRCS (Edin) | MMed (Surgery) | FAMS (Hand Surgery)

Endoscopic carpal tunnel release uses a small camera and fine surgical instruments inserted through one or two small incisions (typically under 1 cm) to divide the ligament compressing the median nerve. Because surrounding palmar skin and tissue remain largely intact, patients often report less early discomfort and a faster initial grip recovery in the first […]

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