| Decompression of the ulnar nerve and minimal medial epicondylectomy with a small incision for cubital tunnel syndrome: comparison with anterior subcutaneous transposition of the nerve. | |
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PMID: 19846358 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The objective of this study is to compare the results of ulnar nerve decompression and minimal medial epicondylectomy with a small incision (group I) and anterior subcutaneous transposition of the ulnar nerve (group II) for cubital tunnel syndrome. METHODS: Out of 56 patients with cubital tunnel syndrome, 29 were in group I and 27 were in group II. The mean age at the time of the operation was 48.9 years, and the mean follow-up period was 36.4 months. Preoperatively, the neuropathy was graded according to Dellon's criteria. RESULTS: There were no significant differences between the results of the two groups according to the modified Bishop's system at the last follow-up. However, four patients showed painful neuroma around the operation scar and one patient in group II had experienced acute deterioration of the symptoms after the procedure. CONCLUSIONS: Decompression and minimal medial epicondylectomy with a small incision seems to be more recommendable than anterior subcutaneous transposition of the ulnar nerve for cubital tunnel syndrome in terms of its simplicity and lesser invasiveness. |
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Authors:
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Soo Bong Hahn; Yun Rak Choi; Ho Jung Kang; Eung Shick Kang |
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article Date: 2009-10-28 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS Volume: 63 ISSN: 1878-0539 ISO Abbreviation: J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-14 Completed Date: 2010-06-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101264239 Medline TA: J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1150-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright 2009 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 250 Seongsanno, Seodaemoon-gu, Seoul 120-752, Republic of Korea. |
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Adult Aged Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / surgery* Decompression, Surgical / adverse effects, methods* Female Humans Humerus / surgery* Male Middle Aged Nerve Transfer* Ulnar Nerve / surgery* Young Adult |
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