Simultaneous Carpal Tunnel Release With Forearm Fasciotomy: Are We Doing Enough?

This large database study shows that over one-third of patients who did not undergo sCTR at the time of emergent forearm fasciotomy required it within 1 year, incurring significantly higher costs. Including sCTR during initial fasciotomy may reduce delayed care and associated expenses. While these findings suggest that including sCTR during initial fasciotomy may reduce delayed care and expenses, the retrospective design precludes definitive recommendations, and clinical judgment remains essentialLevel of Evidence:4.