scholarly journals Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy Secondary to “Snapping Triceps Syndrome”

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 2513826X1771645
Author(s):  
Stahs Pripotnev ◽  
Colin White
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Cubital Tunnel ◽  
Dominant Male ◽  
Ulnar Nerve Compression ◽  
Compression Neuropathy ◽  
History Of ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Subcutaneous Transposition ◽  
Abnormal Anatomy

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common compression neuropathy of the upper extremity and the most common point of compression for the ulnar nerve. We present a case of ulnar nerve compression neuropathy at the elbow secondary to an abnormal subluxating medial head of triceps. A 37-year-old right hand dominant male presented with a history of bilateral medial elbow pain and ulnar distribution hand numbness. During his left cubital tunnel release surgery, the abnormal anatomy was noted. Initial subfascial anterior transposition was insufficient and had to be revised to a subcutaneous transposition intraoperatively. Failure to recognize the contribution of triceps abnormalities can lead to incomplete resolution following surgery. Surgeons should be wary of uncommon findings and adjust their approach appropriately.

A CASE REPORT OF ACUTE CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME CAUSED BY VENOUS THROMBOSIS

Hand Surgery ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (01) ◽  
pp. 137-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihiro Abe ◽  
Masahiko Saito
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Nerve Compression ◽  
Ulnar Neuropathy ◽  
Cubital Tunnel ◽  
Ulnar Nerve Compression ◽  
Compression Neuropathy ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

Compression neuropathy of the ulnar nerve at the elbow is well-recognised as cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS). Many causes of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow have been identified. A previously unreported finding of ulnar nerve compression in the cubital tunnel caused by a thrombosed proximal ulnar recurrent artery vena comitans is described.

Acute Cubital Tunnel Syndrome from Post Traumatic Calcific Neuritis

1986 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-124
Author(s):  
K. AMETEWEE
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Nerve Compression ◽  
Cubital Tunnel ◽  
Complete Regression ◽  
Minor Trauma ◽  
Ulnar Nerve Compression ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Post Traumatic

The normal ulnar nerve is not visible on radiographs of the elbow. An unusual case is described in which symptoms of ulnar nerve compression with a swollen, tender ulnar nerve at the elbow developed after relatively minor trauma. Radiology suggested “Calcific Neuritis”, but this was short lived with complete regression of the symptoms.

scholarly journals The pathology of the ulnar nerve in acromegaly

2008 ◽  
Vol 159 (4) ◽  
pp. 369-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Tagliafico ◽  
Eugenia Resmini ◽  
Raffaella Nizzo ◽  
Lorenzo E Derchi ◽  
Francesco Minuto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Cubital Tunnel ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sensory Disturbances ◽  
History Of ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Written Informed Consent

ContextAcromegalic patients may complain of sensory disturbances in their hands. Cubital tunnel syndrome, the ulnar nerve neuropathy at the cubital tunnel (UCT), in acromegalic patients has never been reported.ObjectiveTo describe and assess the prevalence of UCT in acromegalic patients and the effects of 1 year of therapy on UCT.PatientsWe examined prospectively 37 acromegalic patients with no history of polyneuropathy, acute trauma at the elbow, no diabetes or hypothyroidism with clinical examination, nerve conduction studies (NCS), and high-resolution ultrasound (US). A control group was made by 50 volunteers. The local ethics committee approved the study and written informed consent was obtained from all subjects involved in the study.InterventionClinical history, physical examination, NCS, and US were used to diagnose UCT at the beginning of the study and after 1 year.ResultsIn 8 of 37 patients, a diagnosis of UCT was made at the beginning of the study reflecting a prevalence of 21%. After 1 year, 5 of 8 (62.5%) patients reported clinical and NCS improvements and evident US reduction of nerve cross-sectional area (CSA; 16.7±2.9 mm2 vs 12.2±3.1 mm2; P<0.001). In 3 of 8 (37.5%) patients, the UCT was unchanged. Ulnar nerve CSA was significantly increased in acromegalic patients with UCT (16.7±2.9 mm2 vs 11.1±2.3 mm2; P<0.047).ConclusionUlnar neuropathy could occur in acromegalic patients and can improve in 62% of cases with disease control. Due to the different management and therapeutic approach, it would be important to make differential diagnosis between cubital and carpal tunnel syndrome in acromegaly.

scholarly journals Anterior subcutaneous transposition of the ulnar nerve improves neurological function in patients with cubital tunnel syndrome

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tian-bing Wang ◽  
Bao-guo Jiang ◽  
Wei Huang ◽  
Pei-xun Zhang ◽  
Zhang Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Neurological Function ◽  
Cubital Tunnel ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Subcutaneous Transposition

Comparative Clinical Outcomes of Submuscular and Subcutaneous Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 866-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yann Philippe Charles ◽  
Bertrand Coulet ◽  
Jean-Claude Rouzaud ◽  
Jean-Pierre Daures ◽  
Michel Chammas
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Cubital Tunnel ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Subcutaneous Transposition

Comparison of Simple Decompression and Anterior Subcutaneous Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve for the Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 451-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taskin Altay ◽  
Kamil Yamak ◽  
Şemmi Koyuncu ◽  
Cemil Kayali ◽  
Serkan Sözkesen
Keyword(s):  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Cubital Tunnel ◽  
Nerve Paralysis ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Subcutaneous Transposition ◽  
Simple Decompression ◽  
Group 1

Background. In this study, we aim to evaluate clinical and functional results in patients with cubital tunnel syndrome who were treated with subcutaneous anterior transposition vs simple decompression of the ulnar nerve. Material and methods. Fifty-five patients were separated into two groups according to surgical technique. Group 1 comprised 35 patients (23 males, 12 females; mean age, 42.1 years; range, 28–56 years) who underwent anterior subcutaneous transposition of the ulnar nerve, whereas Group 2 included 20 patients (11 males, 9 females; mean age, 47.4 years; range, 25–59 years) who underwent simple decompression of the ulnar nerve. Results. The mean modified Bishop scores were 7.26 and 7.85 in Group 1 and Group 2, respectively (P< .05). The mean Q-DASH scores were 16.94 in Group 1 and 15.80 in Group 2 (P> .05). Postoperatively, paraesthesia regressed in 17 (85.7%) and 30 (85%) patients in Group 1 and Group 2, respectively (P> .05). Both groups demonstrated improvement in ulnar nerve function in comparison with the preoperative period, and ulnar nerve paralysis was not seen in any of our patients. A postsurgical incision scar developed in six (17.1%) and three patients (15%) in Group 1 and Group 2, respectively. Conclusion. Both simple decompression and anterior subcutaneous transposition of the ulnar nerve are effective and safe for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome, so we would favour simple decompression as it is a less extensive procedure.

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