Ulnar Neuropathy as a Complication of Retinal Detachment Surgery and Face-Down Positioning
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PURPOSE To report a case of bilateral ulnar neuropathy as an extraocular complication following retinal detachment surgery and face-down positioning. METHODS Case report. RESULTS Bilateral hypoesthesia and numbness of the 4th and 5th finger started 2 weeks after vitrectomy for retinal detachment and face-down positioning. Due to progressive symptoms 6 months later, unilateral ulnar nerve decompression at the elbow was performed. CONCLUSIONS This case report demonstrates that strict face-down positioning bears the risk of ulnar neuropathy.
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