A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing open versus endoscopic in situ decompression for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome

To examine whether endoscopic in situ decompression (EISD) or open in situ decompression (OISD) would have superior outcomes with lower morbidity in patients with idiopathic cubital tunnel syndrome, we reviewed all studies compared both surgical techniques with regard to postoperative outcomes and complication profile in a systematic review design with meta-analysis. Two independent reviewers conducted a PRISMA-compliant search of PubMed,...