The present study aimed to investigate the result of carpal tunnel syndrome surgery in the mini incision techniques and its effects on males and females. In this randomized clinical trial, 75 male and female patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who admitted to Shohada hospital, Tehran, whose illnesses were confirmed based on electrophysiologic studies and clinical examination (phalens test and the tinel) and were available were selected and studied. They were randomly divided into one of two groups of 45 and 30 based on their gender to receive mini incision surgery. The results of two groups were compared afterwards. In terms of age, there were no significant differences between the two groups. The day after surgery and five months later, the patients’ history was taken and they were examined. No significant difference was observed between the two groups in improvement the opposition, grip and the paresthesia. It seems that - mini incision carpal syndrome surgery, if performed by expert surgeons, with the reduction of scar tissue after surgery will be very effective for both male and female patients.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Gender, Mini Incision,
