An anatomical basis for endoscopic cubital tunnel release and associated clinical outcomes.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 14. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2014 Aug;28(8):1043-6. [Progress of treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome]. [Article in Chinese] Yu S, Liu S, Fan C. OBJECTIVE: To review the current progress of treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome (CTS). METHODS: Recent relevant literature on the treatment of CTS was extensively reviewed and summarized. RESULTS: CTS is one of the most common peripheral nerve compression diseases. The clinical presentations of CTS consist of numbness and tingling in the ring and small fingers of the hand, pain in the elbow and sensory change following long-time elbow bending. Severe symptoms such as weakness or atrophy of intrinsic muscles of the hand and claw hand deformity may occur. The etiology of CTS is ulnar nerve compression caused by morphological abnormalities and nerve paralysis after elbow trauma. CTS can be treated by nonsurgical methods and surgery. Surgical options include in situ decompression, ulnar nerve transposition, medial epicondylectomy, and endoscopic release. CONCLUSION: There are multiple options to treat CTS, but the indication and effectiveness of each treatment are still controversial. Further studies are required to form a generally accepted treatment system.