Abstract
Ulnar nerve entrapment is a common condition; in most cases the site of compression is around the elbow. This is commonly occurring from 8 cm proximal to the elbow, the arcade of Struthers, to the proximal part of the muscle belly of the flexor carpi ulnaris in the forearm. When conservative therapy fails, surgical decompression should be considered. While open surgery was the gold standard, endoscopic surgery has gained popularity recently and can be achieved with comparable outcomes. However, if the ulnar nerve is found to be unstable or the hostile bed is noted, anterior decompression of the nerve is indicated. In cases of persistent or recurrent symptoms, alternate diagnosis should be considered.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Surgical Techniques for Trauma and Sports Related Injuries of the Elbow |
Editors | Gregory Bain, Denise Eygendaal, Roger P. van Riet |
Place of Publication | Berlin |
Publisher | Springer |
Chapter | 98 |
Pages | 727-729 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783662589311 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783662589304 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- Management of nerve entrapment
- Ulnar nerve entrapment
- Compression sites of ulnar nerve
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Ulnar nerve decompression
- Ulnar nerve transposition