Cubital tunnel release by in situ decompression

Tuan Anh Tran; Robert M Szabo

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-40631-2_124

Cubital tunnel release by in situ decompression

Tuan Anh Tran, Robert M Szabo

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Abstract

This chapter details the steps in performing an open approach to cubital tunnel in situ decompression. Decompression is achieved by ulnar nerve dissection and fascia release for minimal compression and traction of the ulnar nerve. Indications, essential steps, postoperative care, and sample operative dictation are included.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	495-497
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319406312
ISBN (Print)	9783319406299
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40631-2_124
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

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Keywords

Arcade of struthers
Cubital tunnel
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Flexor digitorum profundus
Flexor digitorum superficialis
In situ decompression
Intermuscular septum
Ulnar nerve

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine(all)

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Tran, T. A., & Szabo, R. M. (2016). Cubital tunnel release by in situ decompression. In Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (pp. 495-497). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40631-2_124

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