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Advantages and Disadvantages of Ultrasound-Assisted Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
| Advantages |
| Uses small skin incision and is minimally invasive |
| Allows multiplanar and real-time imaging |
| Minimizes neurovascular damage |
| Enables confirmation of successful release |
| Disadvantages |
| Requires high-frequency ultrasound device |
| Has steep learning curve |
| Is operator dependent |
| Has increased operative time |
