Table 2.

Postoperative parameters of the endoscopic release group (1) and the limited open release group (2) at 6 months

Parameter		Group 1 n=30	Group 2 n=31
Relief in pain (pain scale-0-10)	0-3	28	29
	4-6	2	2
	7-10	-	-
Recurrence of symptoms		-	-
Local scarring		-	2
Keloid formation		-	1
Remission of symptoms	100	23	20
	> 75% improvement	6	8
	50-75% improvement	1	2
	< 50% improvement	-	-
Residual numbness		2	4
Residual motor weakness		2	5
Subjective improvement	Excellent	25	21
	Good	5	9
	No improvement	-	-
	Worsening	-	-
Scar tenderness (+)		-	9
Time taken to return to daily activities	Average	16 days	20 days