Abstract
This study examines the variations in incisions and postoperative protocol of open carpal tunnel release. A questionnaire was distributed to 65 hand surgeons. Respondents were asked to draw their preferred incision on original photocopies of the same palm. The results were measured against standard anatomical landmarks (thenar crease, vertical axis of the third web space, proximal palmar crease and the distal wrist crease). The participants were also asked to answer questions concerning their postoperative protocols. Demographics of the cohort, as well as the variations in incisions and postoperative management, were analyzed. Significant variations existed in the length and location of the incision in the palm. The differences in postoperative care in this cohort of surgeons were less significant.
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