MicroAire’s patented single-portal endoscopic carpal tunnel release system uses a small incision at the base of the wrist as the entry point for a disposable blade assembly. Once inside, an endoscope provides a clear view of the underside of the transverse carpal ligament and surrounding anatomy. With the disposable blade assembly accurately positioned beneath the transverse carpal ligament, the retractable blade is elevated by a trigger, and the ligament is incised with a few strokes.

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Advantages of the SmartRelease ECTR System

• Minimally invasive single-portal technique, quicker return to work, less patient scarring and less pillar
  postoperative pain (1,2)
• 20 years of proven safety and reliability through improved technique and product quality
• All-in-one disposable blade cannula assembly
• Precision blade actuated via pistol grip hand piece, raises and lowers vertically to cut the transverse
  carpal ligament
• Complete set of supporting instrumentation
• Surgical technique developed and tested by a panel of hand surgeons (1)
• ECTR documented in a study involving over 1,000 cases in a 63 multicenter study (3)
• Distal to proximal approach, scope visualization – see what you cut before you cut it

 

REFERENCES:

1. Trumble, TE et al. Single Portal Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Compared with Open Release.
   The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, JBJS.org, Vol: 84a, No: 7.
2. Agee, JM et al. Endoscopic Release of the Carpal Tunnel, A Randomized Prospective Multicenter Study. Journal of Hand Surgery, 1992, 17(6)987-995.
3. Agee, JM et al. Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release A Prospective Study of Complications and Surgical Experience.
   Journal of Hand Surgery, 1995, 20A(2)165-171.