Endoscopic Soft Tissue Release
SmartRelease® by MicroAire's Endoscopic Soft Tissue Release System is a minimally invasive endoscopic surgical approach to relieve symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, with indications for Carpal & Cubital Tunnel Release, Trigger Finger Release, Plantar Fascia Release, and Gastrocnemius Recession.
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› Best-selling system for minimally invasive ECTR1
› System among fellowship-trained surgeons performing ECTR2
› Least invasive system for ECTR3
Indications
- Upper Extremity: Carpal Tunnel Release, Cubital Tunnel Release, Trigger Finger Release
- Lower Extremity: Plantar Fascia Release, Gastrocnemius Recession

Single-portal Endoscopic Surgery
A minimally invasive procedure that reduces post-operative pain by avoiding an open incision extending from the wrist across to the palm. Endoscopic Surgery is highly effective and has been used for more than 20 years. It results in less post-operative pain, a minimal scar concealed by a wrist crease, and generally allows patients to resume some normal activities quickly. 4,5
- 2017-2021 IQVIA data and MicroAire sales figures
- March 2022 MedScape data
- When using Low Profile Blade Assembly. Internal testing conducted against
leading competitors. - “Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: A Comparison of Two Techniques with Open Release.” Palmer DH, Paulson JC, Lane-Larsen CL, Peulen VK, Olson JD. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 1993; 9(5):498-508
- “Single-Portal Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Compared with Open Release.” Trumble TE, Diao E, Abrams RA, Gilbert-Anderson MM. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. 2002; 84:1107-115
Reference document: LIT-ECTR-SALES REV F

SmartRelease Carpal & Cubital Tunnel Product Brochure
View in ResourcesSmartRelease Carpal Tunnel Surgical Protocol
View in ResourcesSmartRelease Cubital Tunnel Surgical Protocol
View in ResourcesSmartRelease Trigger Finger Surgical Protocol
View in ResourcesSmartRelease® Upper Extremity Cleaning & Sterilization Information
View in ResourcesCarpal Tunnel Patient Information
View in ResourcesCubital Tunnel Patient Information
View in ResourcesNeuropraxia White Paper Summary
View in ResourcesSmartRelease® Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Technique Animation
Key Steps for a Safe and Effective Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
with Dr. Michael Wheatley, MD and Dr. Steve L. Peterson, MD
Tips & Tricks for Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
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