ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024
The Unpredictable Ulnar Nerve-Ulnar Nerve Entrapment from Anatomical, Pathophysiological, and Biopsychosocial Aspects.
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- Rebuilding ability acquisition in medical imaging teaching: a multi-level AI-driven teaching paradigm based on cognitive-information theory.BMC medical education · 2026Trial
- Ultrasound evaluation of the ulnar nerve in cubital tunnel syndrome: anatomy, normal and abnormal findings, and postoperative aspects.Journal of ultrasonography · 2026Review
- Personalized Adipofascial Flap: A Game-Changer for Post-Traumatic Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy at the Wrist and Elbow.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Article
- Overall Health Status of Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Case-Control Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Routine Transposition or In Situ Decompression? Rethinking Ulnar Nerve Strategy in Distal Humerus Fractures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- A prospective study of predictors of return to work after surgery for ulnar nerve entrapment.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Translation and Validation of the Swedish Patient-Rated Ulnar Nerve Evaluation in Ulnar Nerve Entrapment.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Real Versus Sham-Based Neurodynamic Techniques in the Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- A Bibliometric Analysis of the Top 50 Most Cited Articles on Iatrogenic Nerve Injuries of the Upper Limb Following Surgery.Journal of brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injury · 2025Review
- Impact of Exposure to Hand-Held Vibrating Tools on Patient-Reported Outcome Measures after Open Carpal Tunnel Release: A Retrospective Cohort Study with Matched Controls.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Presurgical management of ulnar nerve entrapment in patients with and without diabetes mellitus.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Peripheral nerves consist of delicate structures, including a rich microvascular system, that protect and nourish axons and associated Schwann cells. Nerves are sensitive to internal and external trauma, such as compression and stretching. Ulnar nerve entrapment, the second most prevalent nerve entrapment disorder after carpal tunnel syndrome, appears frequently at the elbow. Although often idiopathic, known risk factors, including obesity, smoking, diabetes, and vibration exposure, occur. It exists in all adult ages (mean age 40-50 years), but seldom affects individuals in their adolescence or younger. The patient population is heterogeneous with great co-morbidity, including other nerve entrapment disorders. Typical early symptoms are paresthesia and numbness in the ulnar fingers, followed by decreased sensory function and muscle weakness. Pre- and postoperative neuropathic pain is relatively common, independent of other symptom severity, with a risk for serious consequences. A multimodal treatment strategy is necessary. Mild to moderate symptoms are usually treated conservatively, while surgery is an option when conservative treatment fails or in severe cases. The decision to perform surgery might be difficult, and the outcome is unpredictable with the risk of complications. There is no consensus on the choice of surgical method, but simple decompression is relatively effective with a lower complication rate than transposition.
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