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The majority of existing techniques are the modifications of the Agee, Chow, and Menon techniques, all of which require dedicated equipment that can increase facility and surgical fees for the patient and institution. We present a novel high-visibility endoscopic carpal tunnel release technique that uses common hand surgery instruments available in all surgical units, without requiring disposable or custom devices.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Description of Technique\u2003The cases were performed under local anesthesia using routine reusable instruments and a conventional 2.5-mm 30-degree small joint arthroscope. Following proximal dissection, a clear, colorless, plastic shield was created from a standard syringe that offered a 360-degree vision of the carpal tunnel and protection of the median nerve. Release of the transverse carpal ligament was performed under full arthroscopic vision using Metzenbaum dissection scissors.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Methods\u2003This pilot study analyses the first nine cases in eight patients who were operated on using this technique, with a minimum of 6 months of follow-up.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Results\u2003No peri- or postoperative complications were encountered. All patients demonstrated significant improvements in the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score, the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire score, and a visual analog score for pain.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Conclusion\u2003The high-visibility endoscopic carpal tunnel release technique is safe and effective, and offers a viable cost-reducing alternative to the existing endoscopic methods for carpal tunnel syndrome. 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