Contribution of static and dynamic ultrasound in cubital tunnel syndrome

Babusiaux, Damien; Laulan, J.; Bouilleau, L.; Martín, Angel Antonio Martínez; Adrien, C.; Aubertin, A.; Rabarin, F.

doi:10.1016/j.otsr.2014.03.008

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“…41 In the second measurement, both groups showed similar dimensions, which made the ratio between both variables significantly greater in the group with SCR. Babusiaux et al 24 obtained similar results to other authors. The mean CSA at the level of the cubital tunnel was 11.2 mm 2 .…”

Section: The Ulnar Nervesupporting

confidence: 80%

“…Most studies used electro diagnostic tests as the gold standard for the diagnostic confirmation of a peripheral neuropathy (after the diagnosis based on a clinical exam). 6,8,9,12,[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27] Other studies used nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) as the main diagnostic tool 28 or as a complementary tool, 5 which also occurred with surgical validation of findings. 4…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The most evidence was found for the median nerve in the CTS 1,4,6,9,12,14-22,28-33 and the ulnar nerve in the case of ulnar tunnel syndrome (UTS). 1,4,9,13,23,24,34 The CSA of the peripheral nerve depends on many factors: nerve function, demographic factors, anthropometric factors, health status, extrinsic factors, etc. Some authors have tried to gather data of CSA normality in different nerves, such as the case of Cartwright 35 (radial, musculocutaneous, sciatic, peroneal, tibia and sural nerves) and Seok (sciatic, common peroneal, tibial and sural nerves).…”

Section: Ultrasound Of the Peripheral Nervementioning

confidence: 99%

“…13,25,39 The most common CSA ranged between 9 and 11 mm 2 at the level of the medial epicondyle. 1,9,13,23,24 This assessment area is considered to be the most appropriate. 23 Multiple potential areas of entrapment exist in the elbow.…”

Section: The Ulnar Nervementioning

confidence: 99%

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Pathological Sonographic Values in Peripheral Nerve Entrapments—A Literature Review

Gázquez¹,

Bellosta-López

2019

Revista Fisioterapia Invasiva / Journal of Invasive Techniques

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Introduction In recent years, musculoskeletal ultrasound has become an important tool for the assessment of peripheral nerve entrapments in human subjects. Objective To research sonographic pathological values of peripheral nerve entrapments and to verify the usefulness of ultrasound for the assessment of the same. Material and Methods A literature search was conducted on the EBSCOHost platform between January 2016 and September 2017. Results Fifty-four articles were included in this review. Ultrasound showed good diagnostic values for the ulnar tunnel syndrome at the level of the tunnel (sensitivity 72–99%; specificity 53–100%) and at the level of the medial epicondyle (sensitivity 72–92%; specificity 75–93%). Conclusions Sonographic assessments may be considered a valid tool for the assessment of the peripheral nervous system. High diagnostic precision exists for the cross-sectional area in carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar tunnel syndrome. There is a lack of evidence regarding the diagnosis of other neuropathies.

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Section: The Ulnar Nervesupporting

confidence: 80%

Section: Characteristics Of the Selected Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ultrasound Of the Peripheral Nervementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Ulnar Nervementioning

confidence: 99%

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Pathological Sonographic Values in Peripheral Nerve Entrapments—A Literature Review

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Bellosta-López

2019

Revista Fisioterapia Invasiva / Journal of Invasive Techniques

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“…Finally, we assessed nerve instability by physical examination. Even though dynamic ultrasound is an effective diagnostic tool for detecting the etiology of CuTS, the correlation between ulnar nerve instability by imaging and pre-or postoperative clinical examination is still lacking in the literature 21,22 .…”

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Modified simple decompression in the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome: avoiding ulnar nerve subluxation

Acioly

Soares

Almeida

et al. 2017

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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Objective In this study, we propose a modification to the simple decompression technique that contains the ulnar nerve in the cubital fossa, thus preventing subluxation during forearm flexion movements. Methods Five consecutive patients with leprosy-associated cubital tunnel syndrome underwent surgery with the modified technique between July 2011 and October 2012. Results The most common symptoms were neuropathic pain and sensory changes (both 60%). On the McGowan scale, three patients maintained their preoperative score and two patients improved by two points, while on the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center scale, two patients maintained the same scores, two improved by two points, and one improved by one point. Four patients were able to discontinue corticosteroid use. The mean follow-up time was 25.6 months (range 2-48 months). There were no recurrences or subluxations in the long-term. Conclusion This alternative technique resulted in excellent functional results, as well as successful withdrawal from corticosteroids. Furthermore, it resulted in no ulnar nerve subluxations.

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Examination Techniques and Ultrasound Appearance

Draghi

2018

Ultrasonography of the Upper Extremity: Elbow

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Contribution of static and dynamic ultrasound in cubital tunnel syndrome

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Pathological Sonographic Values in Peripheral Nerve Entrapments—A Literature Review

Pathological Sonographic Values in Peripheral Nerve Entrapments—A Literature Review

Modified simple decompression in the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome: avoiding ulnar nerve subluxation

Examination Techniques and Ultrasound Appearance

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