The impact of pre-existing ulnar nerve instability on the surgical treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome: a systematic review

The decision to perform nerve transposition (NT) or in-situ decompression (SD) during surgical treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome is often based on nerve subluxation through elbow motion. This review assesses what impact nerve instability has on study design and reported outcomes.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 14, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: DesRaj M. Clark, Andres S. Piscoya, John C. Dunn, Leon J. Nesti Tags: Original Article Source Type: research