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Ulnar nerve entrapment neuropathy at the elbow: decisional algorithm and surgicalconsiderations
Mandelli, C; Baiguini, M.
Affiliation
  • Mandelli, C; IRCCS San Raffaele. Department of Neurosurgery. Milano. Italy
  • Baiguini, M; IRCCS San Raffaele. Department of Neurosurgery. Milano. Italy
Neurocir. - Soc. Luso-Esp. Neurocir ; 20(1): 31-38, ene.-feb. 2009. ilus, tab, graf
Article in En | IBECS | ID: ibc-61065
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: BNCS
ABSTRACT
Introduction. We propose our surgical experienceand the decisional algorithm we use to select the surgicalprocedure for the ulnar nerve entrapment at theelbow according to defined parameters.Materials and methods. Between 2005 and 2007, 44patients were operated according to our algorithm thatis based both on clinical parameters, classified throughthe McGowan scale, and on biological ones (the nervousmorphology and the amount of scar around the medialepicondyle). Patients were treated through "modified"in situ simple decompression, subcutaneous and submuscular transpositions.Results. After an average follow-up of 13.4 months,function improved by one grade in 70% of patients,two grades in 16% and there was no change in 14%.Moreover 84,8% of patients operated through themodified in situ decompression technique reported anexcellent outcome.Conclusion. We suggest an algorithm for uniformlytreat the patients with cubital tunnel syndrome througha clinical and biological point of view. The modified insitu decompression is a safe and effective treatment forthe majority of these patients reducing the risk of redosurgery (AU)
RESUMEN
Introducción. Proponemos nuestra experiencia quirúrgicay el método decisivo que utilizamos para elegirla técnica quirúrgica en el atrapamiento del nervioulnar en el codo según parámetros concretos.Materiales y técnicas. Entre el 2005 y el 2007, 44pacientes han sido sometidos a cirugía según nuestroalgoritmo basado en unos parámetros clínicos, clasificadosa través de la escala de McGrowan, y otros biológicos( morfología del nervio y cantidad de cicatriz entorno al epicóndilo medial). Los pacientes fueron tratadosmediante la decompresión simple "modificada" insitu, la transposición subcutánea y submuscular.Resultados. Después de un control durante 13.4meses, el 70% recuperó la función en un grado, el 16%en dos grados y no hubo cambios en el 14%.Además, el 84,8% de los pacientes operadosmediante la técnica de decompresión modificada in situpresentó excelentes resultados.Conclusión. Proponemos un algoritmo para trataruniformemente pacientes con síndrome del túnelcubital a través de puntos de vista clínicos y biológicos.La decompresión modificada in situ es un tratamientoseguro y eficaz en la mayor parte de pacientes reduciendoel riesgo de reintervención (AU)
Subject(s)
Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / ES Database: IBECS Main subject: Algorithms / Decompression, Surgical / Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / Decision Making Type of study: Prognostic_studies Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Neurocir. - Soc. Luso-Esp. Neurocir Year: 2009 Document type: Article
Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / ES Database: IBECS Main subject: Algorithms / Decompression, Surgical / Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / Decision Making Type of study: Prognostic_studies Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Neurocir. - Soc. Luso-Esp. Neurocir Year: 2009 Document type: Article