ReviewFrontiers in neurology2021
Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow: From Ultrasound Scanning to Treatment.
Review in Frontiers in neurology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06090877 (Role of Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography in Diagnosis and Grading of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome), which is not on this map. Cited by 26 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Role of Ultrasound and Shear Wave Elastography in Diagnosis and Grading of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Who cites it
26 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 52 citations in OpenAlex.
- Sonographic normal values for the cross-sectional area of the ulnar nerve: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of ultrasound · 2023Pooled it
- Early surgical excision of elbow heterotopic ossification after prolonged intensive care unit hospitalization: excellent functional recovery without recurrence.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Article
- Acute Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow: Clinical, Electrodiagnostic, and Ultrasonographic Findings.Neurology international · 2026Article
- Noninvasive Assessment of the Ulnar Nerve in the Upper Extremity Using Machine Learning.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2026Article
- The Correlation Between Smartphone Use and Compressive Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow: A Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Efficacy analysis of small-incision in situ decompression under ultrasound combined with shear-wave elastography in the treatment of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow.International orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Geometric and biomechanical perspectives on ulnar nerve compression in cubital tunnel syndrome: pathomechanics and surgical strategies.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Review
- Case Report: Application of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in medial epicondylitis with concomitant ulnar nerve instability: a case series with long-term follow-up.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Article
- A 70-year-old man presenting with weakness in the left hand and tingling pain in the ulnar aspect of the left hand.Journal of Yeungnam medical science · 2026Article
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- Evaluation of sonographic ulnar nerve cross-sectional area cutoff values at and around the medial epicondyle for diagnosing ulnar neuropathy at the elbow in wheelchair users.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2025Observational
- Nerve palpation to reduce the risk of ulnar nerve injury associated with caudo-medial arthroscopic portal creation in the canine elbow - a cadaveric study.Veterinary research communications · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Manual Therapy and Electrophysical Modalities for Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Interventional Trial.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Common sports-related nerve injuries seen by the electrodiagnostic medical consultant.Muscle & nerve · 2025Review
- Real Versus Sham-Based Neurodynamic Techniques in the Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Imaging of elbow entrapment neuropathies.Insights into imaging · 2025Article
- Is anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve necessary for post-traumatic elbow stiffness? A retrospective study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- The Use of Physiotherapy in the Conservative Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Critical Review of the Literature.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- The Unpredictable Ulnar Nerve-Ulnar Nerve Entrapment from Anatomical, Pathophysiological, and Biopsychosocial Aspects.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Utilizing Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome and Ulnar Nerve Pathology.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2024Article
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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UNE) is commonly encountered in clinical practice. It results from either static or dynamic compression of the ulnar nerve. While the retroepicondylar groove and its surrounding structures are quite superficial, the use of ultrasound (US) imaging is associated with the following advantages: (1) an excellent spatial resolution allows a detailed morphological assessment of the ulnar nerve and adjacent structures, (2) dynamic imaging represents the gold standard for assessing the ulnar nerve stability in the retroepicondylar groove during flexion/extension, and (3) US guidance bears the capability of increasing the accuracy and safety of injections. This review aims to illustrate the ulnar nerve's detailed anatomy at the elbow using cadaveric images to understand better both static and dynamic imaging of the ulnar nerve around the elbow. Pathologies covering ulnar nerve instability, idiopathic cubital tunnel syndrome, space-occupying lesions (e.g., ganglion, heterotopic ossification, aberrant veins, and anconeus epitrochlearis muscle) are presented. Additionally, the authors also exemplify the scientific evidence from the literature supporting the proposition that US guidance is beneficial in injection therapy of UNE. The non-surgical management description covers activity modifications, splinting, neuromobilization/gliding exercise, and physical agents. In the operative treatment description, an emphasis is put on two commonly used approaches-
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