The MicroAire Carpal Tunnel Release System is a technological
breakthrough in carpal tunnel surgery. This innovative system, using
a minimally-invasive approach, provides significant patient benefits.
A small incision at the base of the wrist creates
an entry for the disposable blade assembly. An endoscope,
connected to a standard video camera system, provides a clear view
of the underside of the transverse carpal ligament. With the
disposable blade assembly accurately positioned beneath the transverse
carpal ligament, the surgeon elevates the retractable blade by means
of a trigger, and withdraws the blade assembly-incising the ligament.
Patient Benefits
Patients benefit from a procedure which requires only a
minimal incision at the wrist, resulting in less morbidity. Recovery
time is lessened, with patients benefiting from:
Early return to activities of daily living
Early return to work-almost 50% faster than those
who undergo conventional open carpal tunnel surgery
Improved cosmetic results
Read
about the article discussing the benefits of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel
Release (compared to traditional techniques) recently published in
the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. (view
abstract)
PATIENTS: If
you are currently suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, please contact
your physician for more information and/or for referral to a specialist
practicing Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release using the MicroAire Carpal
Tunnel Release System.
You can read more about this procedure by downloading
our brochure (click here to view PDF brochure)
Surgeon Benefits
Surgeons benefit from the extensive research and design
work that has been clinically tested, resulting in:
A simple, easy-to-use design
A complete set of supporting instrumentation
A surgical protocol developed and tested by
a panel of hand surgeons¹
Documented results¹ ²
Improved patient satisfaction
Streaming Video of Endoscopic
Carpal Tunnel Release Procedure using the MicroAire CTRS.
To learn more about the CTRS and other innovative
MicroAire products,
call 800-722-0822 or 434-975-8000 or click here
to send an email. Or, you may click the button to the right to locate
your MicroAire Sales Representative.
¹ Agee JM et
al: Endoscopic release of the carpal tunnel: A randomized prospective multicenter
study. Journal of Hand Surgery 1992; 17(6): 987-998.
² Agee JM et al: Endoscopic carpal tunnel release: A prospective study
of complications and surgical experience. Journal of Hand Surgery 1995; 28(2): 165-171.
