Open AccessNovel minimally invasive technique in the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome
Author(s) -
Syed I. Khalid,
Adam Carlton,
Ryan Kelly,
Jonathan S. Citow
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of spine surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2414-469X
pISSN - 2414-4630
DOI - 10.21037/jss.2019.03.02
Subject(s) - medicine , cubital tunnel , surgery , entrapment neuropathy , decompression , weakness , dilator , anesthesia , ulnar nerve , cubital tunnel syndrome , carpal tunnel syndrome , elbow
Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity in the United States. Most cases are idiopathic and symptoms consist of a combination of weakness, pain, and sensory disturbances ranging from paresthesias and dysesthesias to numbness or complete anesthesia. The purpose of this study is to report results of a novel, minimally invasive surgical procedure for cubital tunnel syndrome with comparison to existing interventions including full open or endoscopic approaches.