Management of ulnar nerve injuries

[Electrophysiologic studies of ulnar nerve injuries in glass blowers].

Outcome following Nerve Repair of High Isolated Clean Sharp Injuries of the Ulnar Nerve

OBJECTIVE The detailed outcome of surgical repair of high isolated clean sharp (HICS) ulnar nerve lesions has become relevant in view of the recent development of distal nerve transfer. Our goal was to determine the outcome of HICS ulnar nerve repair in order to create a basis for the optimal management of these lesions. METHODS High ulnar nerve lesions are defined as localized in the area ra...

Therapeutic Management of Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome Causing Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

Introduction. The hypothenar hammer syndrome is a rare traumatic vascular disease of the hand. Method and Materials. We report the case of a 43-years-old man with a painful tumefaction of the left hypothenar region. The ulnar artery appeared thrombosed clinically and radiologically. The patient underwent surgery to resolve the ulnar nerve compression and revascularise the artery. Results. The s...

Distal anterior interosseous nerve transfer to the deep ulnar nerve and end-to-side suture of the superficial ulnar nerve to the third common palmar digital nerve for treatment of high ulnar nerve injuries: experience in five cases.

OBJECTIVE To demonstrate the results of a double nerve transfer at the level of the hand for recovery of the motor and sensory function of the hand in cases of high ulnar nerve injuries. METHOD Five patients underwent a transfer of the distal branch of the anterior interosseous nerve to the deep ulnar nerve, and an end-to-side suture of the superficial ulnar nerve to the third common palmar d...

Management of Missile Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Missile peripheral nerve injuries (MPNIs) usually receive secondary consideration, including deferred surgical treatment, mainly because they are not life threatening. Approximately 70% of missile wounds that require exploration include either a complete or partial section of nerve. Surgical management of these wounds is very demanding, requiring considerable attention during the initial examin...