USGCTR (Carpal Tunnel Release)

Gold Coast Hand Surgeon Dr Michael Maguire performs USGCTR or Ultrasound Guided Carpal Tunnel Release. USGCTR  is an Ultra Minimally Invasive Technique which Dr Maguire has pioneered in Queensland. This procedure is performed under local anaesthetic making it extremely safe. The technique uses ultrasound guidance and utilises extremely small instrumentation via a 1-2mm puncture wound at the wrist. USGCTR  allows patients to resume normal activity and manual work faster compared to the recovery following traditional Open Carpal Tunnel Release. This wide awake surgery is much safer for elderly patients. The Ultra Minimally Invasive Technique is preferred by athletes such as cyclists as they can return to sport and training much sooner. Please watch the video below to understand the procedure better.

Below Dr Maguire performs ECTR using the MicroAire System. Please click the play button to start the video.

Another technique for ECTR used by Dr Maguire is the Conmed Linvatec Carpal Tunnel Release System or “CTS Relief System”.