Carpal Tunnel Release
At MISC, we perform USGCTR, or Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release. USGCTR using a Hook Blade is an Ultra-Minimally Invasive Technique that MISC has pioneered in Australia. This procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, making it highly safe. The technique uses ultrasound guidance and utilises extremely small instrumentation via a 1-2mm puncture wound at the wrist.
USGCTR allows patients to resume normal activity and manual work faster than following traditional Open Carpal Tunnel Release. This wide-awake surgery is much safer for elderly patients. The Ultra Minimally Invasive Technique is preferred by athletes such as cyclists, as they can return to sport and training much sooner.
Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Release Incision
The first video below shows the ligament being cut under ultrasound guidance. Then, in the second video, decompression of the tight carpal tunnel is confirmed using fluid irrigation, showing expansion of the previously tight carpal tunnel. To learn more, visit the Carpal Tunnel Clinic Gold Coast website at www.ctcgc.com.au.