Comparison of Surgical Time and Clinical Outcomes for Intravenous Regional Anesthesia (IVRA) versus Wide-Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet (WALANT) in Open Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: A Comparative Study

IVRA with small incisions demonstrated superior outcomes in CTS surgery compared with WALANT, including shorter operation times, faster recovery, and reduced postoperative analgesic requirements. These findings suggest that IVRA may be a more favorable option for both patients and surgeons in carpal tunnel release surgery.