Evaluation of Factors Affecting Return to Work Following Carpal Tunnel Release: A Statewide Cohort Study of Workers' Compensation Subjects

• Published in: The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) Vol. 47; no. 6; pp. 544 - 553
• Main Authors: Anderson, Joshua T., Stephens, Andrew R., Haas, Arnold R., Ahn, Nicholas U., Kazmers, Nikolas H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2022
• Subjects: Carpal tunnel release; Orthopedics; return to work; worker’s compensation; return to work; Carpal tunnel release; worker’s compensation

Most randomized trials comparing open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) to endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) are not specific to a working population and focus mainly on how surgical technique has an impact on outcomes. This study’s primary goal was to evaluate factors affecting days out of work (D...