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There are 2 types of carpal tunnel release surgery. The traditional method is the open release, in which the surgeon cuts open the wrist to do the surgery. The other method is endoscopic carpal tunnel release, in which a thin, flexible tube that contains a camera is put into the wrist through a tiny incision (cut).
While the recovery time for open surgery can be longer than the endoscopic method (4-6 weeks until full restrictions are lifted for patients undergoing an open release), Dr. Daluiski provides reasoning why he is in favor of the open surgery technique for carpal tunnel syndrome: