Title: Assessment of Outcomes of Ulnar Nerve Decompression
Authors: Dr Monika Singla, Dr Neeraj Bansal, Dr Daksh Gadi, Dr Arpit Jariwala
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i3.50
Abstract
Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper limb. Surgical decompression is indicated in patients with persistent symptoms despite conservative management. The objective of this study was to assess outcome of ulnar nerve decompression in Tayside region. A total of 79 extremities in 63 patients were reviewed, The most common cause of cubital tunnel syndrome was idiopathic (58.2%), simple decompression was performed in 81% of patients and anterior subcutaneous transposition in 19% of extremities. The outcome was satisfactory in 83.6% extremities and poor in seven out of 54 extremities with duration of symptoms lasting more than 12 months.
