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ArticleJournal of chiropractic medicine2013

Chiropractic management of a patient with ulnar nerve compression symptoms: a case report.

Jennifer D Illes, Theodore L Johnson

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Article in Journal of chiropractic medicine, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jennifer D IllesClinical Science Instructor, National University of Health Sciences, Pinellas Park, FL.
Theodore L Johnson
National University of Health Sciences · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic management of a patient with arm and hand numbness and who was suspected to have ulnar nerve compression. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 41-year-old woman presented with hand weakness and numbness along the medial aspect of her right forearm and the 3 most medial fingers. The onset of symptoms presented suddenly, 3 weeks prior, when she woke up in the morning and assumed she had "slept wrong." The patient's posture showed protracted shoulders and moderate forward head carriage. Orthopedic assessment revealed symptomatic right elevated arm stress test, grip strength asymmetry, and a Tinel sign at the right cubital tunnel. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: The patient was treated using chiropractic care, which consisted of manipulative therapy, myofascial therapy, and elastic therapeutic taping. Active home care included performing postural exercises and education about workstation ergonomics. She demonstrated immediate subjective improvement of her numbness and weakness after the first treatment. Over a series of 11 treatments, her symptoms resolved completely; and she was able to perform work tasks without dysfunction.

conclusionChiropractic treatment consisting of manipulation, soft tissue mobilizations, exercise, and education of workstation ergonomics appeared to reduce the symptoms of ulnar nerve compression symptoms for this patient.

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ChiropracticCubital tunnel syndromeNerve compression syndromeThoracic outlet

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PMID24294148
PMCPMC3730298
OpenAlexW2003828174

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