Hand & Carpal Tunnel Instruments
This page collects carpal tunnel instruments listed by Clear Choice Medical, an independent surgical instrument dealer. The selection here is small and changes as items sell.
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Carpal tunnel instruments are hand surgical instruments made for carpal tunnel release. Because stock in this category is limited, check the listings above for the current selection. For more hand surgery instruments, you can also browse the Hand & Wrist page and the wider Orthopedic, Spine & Neuro category.
When you match a hand instrument, start with the catalog number marked on the piece. Then compare overall length, tip profile and the direction of any curve. Some carpal tunnel release instruments belong to a larger system, so confirm the system family and part number against the set you already use. Handle type is worth checking as well, because a replacement should match the grip style of the original. Read the title and photos closely, since small differences in tip shape are easy to miss.
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Common questions about Hand & Carpal Tunnel
What is a carpal tunnel knife?
A carpal tunnel knife is a knife made to release the transverse carpal ligament. The name covers several different designs. The Paine retinaculotome is one named pattern, and BOSS Instruments lists a reusable version 7 1/4 inches long. Integra sells a carpal tunnel knife under its SafeGuard name. Endoscopic release systems use their own knives. The Smith & Nephew ECTRA system includes probe, triangle and retrograde knives. When you compare listings, start with the pattern name and overall length. Then check whether the knife stands alone or is one part of a larger system.
What is an endoscopic carpal tunnel release system?
An endoscopic carpal tunnel release system is a matched group of instruments for releasing the carpal ligament under endoscopic view. Systems are grouped as single-portal or two-portal designs. The 3M Agee system is a single-portal device, while the Chow device uses two portals. Typical parts include an elevator, probes, knives and an endoscope. A published technique with the Smith & Nephew ECTRA system also uses a slotted cannula and a curved dissector. A listing may cover a single part, such as one dissector, rather than a full system. Check the title for the system name to see which set the part belongs to.
What is a Senn retractor?
A Senn retractor is a double-ended, hand-held retractor. One end has a rake with three bent prongs, and the other end is typically L-shaped. The prongs come sharp or blunt, so check the title for the tip style. Sklar lists its blunt version at 6 1/4 inches, or 159 mm. Ambler Surgical also lists Senn-Miller, Senn-Mueller and Senn-Green patterns. Makers offer the pattern in stainless steel and titanium. To match a Senn retractor, compare prong style and overall length. Then check the material and catalog number.