Our Hand Surgical Unit has treated two young women for serious injuries to the ulnar nerve sustained during removal of contraceptive implants. To avoid permanent injuries, it is important that such ...

Disclosures J South Orthop Assoc. 2001;10 (4) Discussion Results of ulnar nerve transposition have improved with the recognition of technical problems related to the surgery.

Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. A UCL is a ligament on the inner side of ...

Tommy John surgery begins with harvesting the tendon that will become the new ligament. This is obtained from either an extra tendon in the patient’s forearm or from one of the hamstring tendons. Next ...

DORSAL CUTANEOUS BRANCH OF ULNAR NERVE AN APPRAISAL ON THE ANATOMY, INJURIES AND APPLICATION OF CONDUCTION VELOCITY STUDIES IN DIAGNOSIS SOLANGE G GARIBALDI *, ANAMARLI NUCCI ** ABSTRACT - Classical ...

Background: Snapping triceps syndrome (STS) is a challenging condition to diagnose as it is rare and can easily be mistaken for ulnar nerve subluxation. Aim: To present a case of STS that was ...

Ulnar nerve entrapment is a common neuropathy that affects a specific location. It's second only to carpal tunnel syndrome among this focused type. Treatment includes lifestyle changes and ...

Not all insurance plans will cover the basivertebral nerve ablation given that it is a newer therapy. In addition, while there are few reported Intracept procedure side effects, it is not risk free.

Ulnar Tunnel Treatment Treatment depends on what’s causing the problem. You’ll probably need surgery if you have a cyst or an injury that’s putting pressure on the ulnar nerve.

Ulnar nerve entrapment at the wrist is fairly rare, so there isn’t much data about success rates and recovery periods. Your doctor can give you a better idea of what to expect from the procedure.