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There are 2 types of carpal tunnel release surgery. The traditional method is the open release, in which the surgeon cuts open the wrist to do the surgery. The other method is endoscopic carpal tunnel release, in which a thin, flexible tube that contains a camera is put into the wrist through a tiny incision (cut).
Carpal tunnel syndrome is generally more common in women. This may be because the carpal tunnel area is relatively smaller than in men, and there may be less room for error. Women who have carpal tunnel syndrome may also have smaller carpal tunnels than women who don't have the condition. 1  Nerve-damaging conditions. 2  Some chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, increase your risk of nerve damage, including damage to your median nerve. 3  Inflammatory conditions.