Aslani 2012.

Methods	Single centre, prospective, randomised trial
Participants	105 participants (10 men, 95 women) over 50 years old, median age 54.2 years (30 to 65 years). At least 6 months had elapsed since the start of their symptoms ECTR (32 participants) vs OCTR (36 participants) vs mini‐OCTR (28 participants). 8 participants had bilateral involvement
Interventions	ECTR (Chow technique) vs OCTR vs mini‐OCTR
Outcomes	Outcomes measured at 2, 4 and 16 weeks Clinical symptoms (numbness, nocturnal pain, wrist pain, weakness and stiffness); diagnostic tests (Tinel, Phalen and compression); electrodiagnostic examinations (electromyography, nerve conduction velocity); evaluation of strength to grasp an object between 2 fingers (with dynamometer); length of time to resume personal tasks (combing hair, brushing teeth and writing); and satisfaction with the surgery
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