Open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) is the standard procedure for the surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. With the advent of minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) was introduced. Direct medical costs were obtained from a Canadian university hospital. Utility ...
The cost of carpal tunnel release surgery depends on various factors. The method used during surgery can have an effect on the cost, it is less expensive for the doctor to perform an open release versus an endoscopic release, but the open release requires more healing time.