Physicians

Transform the patient experience
with carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects an estimated 13 million Americans causing pain and keeping people from work and the activities they love. More than 2.7 million¹are clinically indicated for surgery, yet there are only 580,000² procedures performed every year.

Closing the treatment gap

Traditional open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release (CTR) procedures are effective but may result in a lengthy recovery period and a large and sometimes painful scar.^4,5,6

Understanding why patients elect to avoid traditional CTR surgery will help close the treatment gap.^7,8

* Reasons for Declining CTR Procedures^7,8

Procedure

Carpal Tunnel Release with Ultrasound Guidance

Performing CTR under real-time ultrasound guidance allows physicians to perform CTR surgery through a small, less disruptive incision while providing improved visualization of all critical anatomy in the wrist and hand. Benefits include^4,9,10:

Most patients can return to work in just 3-6 days
Performed in a procedure room or office setting using local anesthesia
Small incision, typically closed without sutures
Immediate motion of the hand for rapid recovery
Real-time visualization of all critical anatomy enhances the protection of sensitive structures throughout the procedure

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Technology

Simple, Elegant, Safe and Effective

The low profile UltraGuideCTR™ is an innovative surgical device that enables carpal tunnel release through a small incision under real-time ultrasound guidance, or with a traditional mini-open incision without ultrasound guidance. Less invasive techniques can result in a faster recovery time and minimal scarring.^4,11,12

Most patients can return to work and the activities they love in just 3-6 days!^4,9

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That is absolutely amazing. That is paradigm shifting.

Dr. Aguila, Omaha, NE

Prior to adopting carpal tunnel release using ultrasound guidance, traditional open CTRs were only a small part of my practice. Since adopting this technique I’ve been doing over 150 CTRs per year with no marketing; growth has been organic through patient word of mouth.

Dr. Matthew J. Kirsch, Rochester, Minnesota

Clinical Information

Carpal Tunnel Release with Ultrasound Guidance

Performing carpal tunnel release (CTR) under real-time ultrasound guidance was first documented in 1997^11,15. UltraGuideCTR, developed by physicians from the Mayo Clinic, was first used in a CTR procedure in February 2017 and has been used in over 10,000 procedures, including many bilateral simultaneous releases.^13,14

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The Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures

Educational institute

Transforming surgeon practices through world class professional education and training.

Self-guided, web-based ultrasound skills training
Educational webinars
On-site cadaver training programs, at your location
State of the art training lab

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Upcoming Events

Event

ASSH 2021

September 30, 2021 – October 1, 2021

Join us at ASSH 2021!

Personal, Hands-on Cadaver Experience available in the Sonex Health booth (#557) on Thursday, Sep 30 and Friday, Oct 1.

RSVP via email to info@sonexhealth.com or download our event schedule here.

George R. Moscone Recreation Center, Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Booth #557

Virtual Event

Join Dr. Jay Smith at AAHS 2021

February 21, 2021 – February 21, 2021

Ouch! Another Flexor Tendon Problem. Panel Discussion and abstract presentations. Breakout session with John Fowler, MD and Jay Smith, MD – Learning MSK Ultrasound