USGCTR (Carpal Tunnel Release)

Our doctors at the Sports and Orthopaedics Clinic offer USGCTR, or Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release. USGCTR is an ultra-minimally invasive technique. The Hook Knife Technique was pioneered at this clinic in Queensland. This procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, making it extremely safe. The method uses ultrasound guidance and utilises extremely small instrumentation via a 1-2mm puncture wound at the wrist. USGCTR allows patients to resume normal activity and manual work more quickly compared to the recovery following traditional Open Carpal Tunnel Release. This wide-awake surgery is much safer for elderly patients. The Ultra Minimally Invasive Technique is preferred by athletes such as cyclists, as they can return to sport and training much sooner.

Please watch the brief videos below to gain a better understanding of the USGCTR procedure.