The purpose of the study is to prospectively compare the functional, satisfaction, and wound outcomes of patients treated with one of two accepted methods of postoperative dressing following carpal tunnel release. Hypothesis: There will be no difference between the short term (approximately 2 - 3 days)and longer term (9 to 14 days)bulky dressing groups in terms of outcomes.
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Change from baseline in Levine-Katz Scale assessed at different time points.
Timeframe: Levine-Katz Scale at baseline (pre-operation)
Change in the Levine-Katz Scale from baseline(pre-operation) at 2 weeks
Timeframe: Baseline and two weeks.
Change in the Levine-Katz Scale from baseline(pre-operation) at 3 months
Timeframe: Baseline and three months.