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Revision Ulnar Nerve Transposition Following Failed Submuscular Ulnar Nerve Transposition

August 30, 2016July 19, 2024

Failed surgical management of cubital tunnel syndrome may warrant a revision ulnar nerve transposition. Revision surgery is associated with increased technical difficulty depending on the primary procedure. The senior author’s preferred technique for management of cubital tunnel syndrome is a transmuscular ulnar nerve transposition. The technique for revision surgery incorporates methods towards a transmuscular transposition. […]

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

May 15, 2016July 18, 2024

Disclosure: No authors have a financial interest in any of the products, devices, or drugs mentioned in this production or publication. This presentation discusses cubital tunnel syndrome (CTS) and ulnar neuropathy in the context of compression neuropathies. In particular, this presentation details several topics that includes (1) controversy of management for CTS, (2) patient evaluation, […]

Revision Carpal Tunnel Release in a Case of Persistent Symptoms and Incomplete Release

November 18, 2013July 19, 2024

Failure to resolve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome following a release of the flexor retinaculum can occur for a number of reasons. Failed carpal tunnel can be classified into three categories and include (1) persistent symptoms, (2) recurrent symptoms, and (3) new symptoms. Persistent symptoms of median nerve dysfunction can imply an incomplete release and/or […]

Revision Carpal Tunnel Release in a Case of Proximal Median Nerve Hematoma Injury and Mild Compression

October 11, 2013May 2, 2024

Disclosure: No authors have a financial interest in any of the products, devices, or drugs mentioned in this production or publication. Complications following carpal tunnel release are uncommon with patients experiencing persistent, recurrent, or new symptoms in the post-operative period. There are multiple etiologies for recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome, which can include traction neuropathy. This […]