Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release

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.^{4-7, 30, 31}

Understanding why patients elect to avoid traditional CTR surgery will help close the treatment gap.^8,9

*Image Reference: Reasons for Declining CTR Procedures: 36% Intimidated by Surgery, 30% Recovery Time and 25% Economic^8,9

UltraGuideCTR under real-time ultrasound showing carpal tunnel anatomy

Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release with UltraGuideCTR™

When you perform ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release with UltraGuideCTR, you will see all of the critical anatomy in the wrist and hand. You will identify the safe zone and create space to transect the TCL while protecting sensitive anatomic structures.

Benefits include^{12-22, 30-39}

Most patients can return to work and the activities they love within 3-5 days
Performed in a procedure room or clinic setting using only local anesthesia
Small incision typically closed without sutures
Most patients only require acetaminophen or NSAIDs for pain management
Postoperative therapy typically not required
Immediate motion of the hand for rapid recovery

See The Data

Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release Graph

Simple, Elegant, Safe and Effective

With a proven safety profile, UltraGuideCTR features:

An ergonomically designed handle to provide maximum control throughout the procedure.
A low-profile tip to allow for insertion through a small wrist incision.
An echogenic device composition to enhance visualization under ultrasound.
Stealth MicroGuard® balloons to gently create space and protect critical anatomy in the carpal tunnel.
TCL Blade® to provide precision and control during TCL transection, while remaining recessed for safe insertion and removal.

Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release with UltraGuideCTR

Throughout the procedure, the transverse carpal ligament and relevant anatomic structures are visualized directly, in real-time, with ultrasound imaging.
UltraGuideCTR is inserted through a small incision over the proximal carpal tunnel region.
The TCL Blade is initially positioned entirely within the tip and shaft of UltraGuideCTR and can only be activated after the Stealth MicroGuards are deployed.
Once in position and the Stealth MicroGuards deployed, the TCL Blade is advanced from the tip of the device to transect, or divide, the transverse carpal ligament.
TCL Blade to provide precision and control during TCL transection, while remaining recessed for safe insertion and removal.

Procedure Videos & Resources

critical anatomy ultrasound of the wrist and hand

Dr. Reginald Kapteyn in blue medical scrubs

My patients are very satisfied with their speedy recovery. I’ve had many say that the night after surgery was the first time they’ve slept through the night in months.

Dr. Marko Bodor sitting next to an ultrasound machine holding UltraGuideCTR medical device.

We’ve been closely following our outcomes with a 100% follow-up rate at 1 year. Our outcomes, as has been the case for Sonex nationwide, exceed published outcomes for mini-open release in terms of speed of resolution of symptoms, return of function and ultimate outcome. Furthermore, overall satisfaction with the procedure has been very high.

It allows patients to recover faster and have fewer follow-up visits, Which also allows me to be more efficient and see more patients.

The Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures

Educational Institute

Transforming the patient experience through world-class professional education and training.

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