Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release: A New ED Solution?

Update: 2025-03-18

Description

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition seen in the emergency department, but traditional treatment options often involve long wait times for definitive care. Could ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release (CTR) be a game-changer for ED management?

In this interview, Dr. Gabe Rose discusses how this minimally invasive technique can be used in the ED, its benefits over traditional approaches, and what emergency physicians need to know to implement it.

We cover:

✅ The basics of ultrasound-guided CTR
✅ Advantages over conventional surgical release
✅ Indications and patient selection in the ED
✅ Technical considerations for emergency physicians

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