The objective of this report is to introduce carpal tunnel release with partial excision of the flexor retinaculum through two small incisions. The procedures were performed under lighted head magnifier. This is the first report on the use of our technique. For comparison, the investigators also included two other groups of standard open carpal tunnel release with partial excision of the flexor retinaculum and endoscopic carpal tunnel release without excision of the flexor retinaculum.