Carpal Tunnel Release Systems Market Trends

Open carpal tunnel release systems are the commonly accepted methods. These systems are widely accepted as they enable direct visualization, the reliable vision of the flexor retinaculum, and the ability to identify anatomical variations. As per an NCBI article published in June 2022, CTS is the most frequently encountered compressive neuropathy, with a reported prevalence of 3.8% in the general population. Mini-open carpal tunnel release (MCTR) combines the advantages of single- or double-portal techniques and has been reported to have low complication rates. Open carpal tunnel release is preferred to avoid these complications after the surgery, thereby contributing to the growth of the segment studied.

According to the American Association for Hand Surgery, data published in 2021 in a study conducted by the association resulted that 34% of respondents favored a standard open (extensile) incision, 46% favored a mini-open incision, and 20% preferred an endoscopic approach. Thus, the preference for open carpal tunnel release systems by patients is expected to drive the segment's growth in the market. As per an NCBI article published in June 2022, even though this treatment allows for direct viewing, dependable flexor retinaculum separation, and the detection of anatomical differences, it also carries the risk of postoperative wound pain, scar sensibility, and pillar pain. The most frequently used approach is known as open carpal tunnel release (OCTR), and this trend is expected to accelerate the demand for open carpal tunnel release system procedures.

Therefore, factors such as the rising adoption of open carpal tunnel release systems and the efficacy of these systems are expected to drive the segment's growth during the forecast period.