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 | |
| 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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Cubital tunnel release by in situ decompression. / Tran, Tuan Anh; Szabo, Robert M.
Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Springer International Publishing, 2016. p. 495-497.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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