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Date Published: 28/02/2026
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DOI: 10.56535/jmpm.v51i2.1771
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Vol. 51 No. 2 (2026): JOURNAL OF MILITARY PHARMACO-MEDICINE No.2 - 2026
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Nguyen, V. N., Nguyen, Q. H., & Le, V. H. (2026). SURGICAL OUTCOMES OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME TREATMENT AT 108 MILITARY CENTRAL HOSPITAL. Journal of Military Pharmaco-medicine, 51(2), 194-201. https://doi.org/10.56535/jmpm.v51i2.1771

SURGICAL OUTCOMES OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME TREATMENT AT 108 MILITARY CENTRAL HOSPITAL

Viet Nam Nguyen1, Quoc Huy Nguyen2, Van Hai Le3,
1 108 Military Central Hospital
2 Hospital of Thai Nguyên Pharma - Medical University
3 Military Hospital 103

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Objectives: To evaluate the surgical outcomes of transverse carpal ligament release for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Methods: A retrospective, descriptive study was conducted on 47 patients at 108 Military Central Hospital from January 2015 to January 2020. Results: The mean age of patients was 51.3 ± 10.4 years, with the 45 - 60 age group accounting for the highest proportion (53.2%). After surgery, the mean Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) score decreased from 3.70 ± 0.29 to 1.73 ± 0.28 (p < 0.05). The proportion of patients with positive Tinel, Phalen, and Durkan tests decreased to 6.4%; 12.8% and 14.9%, respectively (p < 0.05). The rate of thenar muscle atrophy fell to 2.1%. No complications were recorded. Conclusion: Transverse carpal ligament release is a safe and effective treatment method for carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Carpal tunnel syndrome, Transverse carpal ligament release, Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire

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