Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Radial tunnel syndrome is a pain syndrome resulting from compression of the posterior interosseous nerve at the proximal forearm. It has no specific radiologic or electrodiagnostic findings. Treatment should be…
Ulnar Neuropathy Following Distal Humerus Fracture Fixation
Ulnar nerve dysfunction is a well-recognized phenomenon following distal humerus fractures. Its fixed anatomic position predisposes the nerve to injury. Injury can occur at the time of injury, during closed-fracture…
Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
Ulnar tunnel syndrome could be broadly defined as a compressive neuropathy of the ulnar nerve at the level of the wrist. The ulnar tunnel, or Guyon’s canal, has a complex…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
During pregnancy, hormonal fluctuations, fluid shifts, and musculoskeletal changes predispose women to carpal tunnel syndrome. While the clinical presentation is similar to other patients, the history obtained must include information…
Late Reconstruction of Ulnar Nerve Palsy
Ulnar nerve palsy results in significant loss of sensation and profound weakness, leading to a dysfunctional hand. Typical clinical findings include loss of key pinch, clawing, loss of normal flexion…
Evaluation and Treatment of Failed Ulnar Nerve Release at the Elbow
Failure after ulnar nerve decompression at the elbow can be defined as either no change in the patient’s symptoms or an initial improvement with recurrence, making the patient history essential…
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, or cubital tunnel syndrome, is the second most common peripheral nerve compression syndrome in the upper extremity. Diagnosis is made through a…
Acute Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Acute carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by rapid onset of median neuropathy caused by sudden increases in carpal tunnel pressures, which leads to ischemia of the median nerve. The most…
Late Reconstruction of Median Nerve Palsy
The median nerve provides sensory innervation to the radial aspect of the hand, including the palm, thumb, index, long, and half of the ring fingers. It provides motor innervation to…
Evaluation and Treatment of Failed Carpal Tunnel Release
Treatment failure and complications are encountered in 1% to 25% of all carpal tunnel releases. Besides hematoma, infection, skin necrosis, and intraoperative iatrogenic injuries, persistence and recurrence should be included…
