|
Outcomes
|
Number of studies
|
Heterogeneity
I
2a
(%)
|
Pooled relative risk
b
|
Mean difference
|
95% confidence interval
|
|---|
|
Operative time
|
5
|
97
|
NA
|
−1.89
|
[−5.84, 2.06]
|
|
Patient’s satisfaction
|
4
|
21
|
1.0
|
NA
|
[0.93, 1.08]
|
|
Grip strength
|
2
|
0
|
NA
|
2.39
|
[−0.95, 5.73]
|
|
Pinch strength
|
2
|
87
|
NA
|
−0.53
|
[−3.16, 2.11]
|
|
Return to work
|
2
|
0
|
NA
|
−3.52
|
[−8.15, 1.10]
|
|
Complication
|
13
|
0
|
1.34
|
NA
|
[0.74, 2.43]
|
|
Two-portal technique
|
7
|
23
|
1.74
|
NA
|
[0.71, 4.23]
|
|
One-portal technique
|
6
|
0
|
1.06
|
NA
|
[0.47, 2.40]
|
|
Nerve injury
|
8
|
0
|
2.38
|
NA
|
[0.98, 5.77]
|
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ECTR endoscopic carpal tunnel release, OCTR open carpal tunnel release, NA not applicable.
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aHeterogeneity test: I
2 > 50%, random-effect analysis model; I
2 < 50%, fixed-effect analysis model.
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bIf odds ratio/mean difference >1, favors ECTR; if odds ratio/mean difference <1, favors OCTR.
