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Two patients were lost during follow-up. At 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after surgery patients were revaluated. Outcomes were assessed using Visual Analog Scale, DASH score (Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand), Jamar test, and time to return to work. The mean surgical time was 16 minutes. The postoperative outcomes were excellent in most patients as mean Visual Analog Scale score improved from 9.25 to 2.6 and mean DASH score improved from 82.9 to 29.6. No recurrence was recorded at 2 years of follow-up. The procedure is rapid to perform, reproducible and provides low complication rates and no relapse in our experience. 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