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This prospective, longitudinal study was conducted from March 2001 to March 2003 using 598 cases (hands) diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and scheduled for surgery at The Curtis National Hand Center, Baltimore, Maryland, and at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Derby, England. Body mass index was calculated, and demographic, clinical, and functional data were collected preoperatively and at 6-month follow-up. Grip, pinch, and Semmes\u2013Weinstein scores were measured preoperatively and at 6-month follow-up. Levine\u2013Katz self-assessment scores for symptom severity and functional status were measured preoperatively and at 6-month follow-up. Grip and pinch increased, whereas Semmes\u2013Weinstein, symptom severity, and functional scores decreased by 6-month follow-up. Cases with BMI &gt;35 had lower grip strength and higher symptom severity in males and higher functional status in both sexes pre- and postoperatively compared to normal-weight BMI cases. 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