Ulnar tunnel syndrome indicates ulnar neuropathy at different sites within the wrist. Several classifications of ulnar tunnel syndrome are present in literature, based upon typical nerve anatomy. However, anatomical variations are not uncommon and can complicate assessment. The etiology is also complex, due to the numerous potential causes of entrapment. Clinical examination, neurophysiological testing, and imaging are all used to support the diagnosis. At present, many therapeutic approaches are available, ranging from observation to surgical management. Although ulnar neuropathy at the wrist has undergone extensive prior study, unresolved questions on diagnosis and treatment remain. In the current paper, we review relevant literature and present the current knowledge on ulnar tunnel syndrome.

Coraci, D., Loreti, C., Piccinini, G., Doneddu, P., Biscotti, S., Padua, L., Ulnar neuropathy at wrist: entrapment at a very "congested" site, <<NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES>>, 2018; 39 (8): 1325-1331. [doi:10.1007/s10072-018-3446-7] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/120870]

Ulnar neuropathy at wrist: entrapment at a very "congested" site

Coraci, Daniele;Loreti, Claudia;Piccinini, Giulia;Padua, Luca
2018

Abstract

Ulnar tunnel syndrome indicates ulnar neuropathy at different sites within the wrist. Several classifications of ulnar tunnel syndrome are present in literature, based upon typical nerve anatomy. However, anatomical variations are not uncommon and can complicate assessment. The etiology is also complex, due to the numerous potential causes of entrapment. Clinical examination, neurophysiological testing, and imaging are all used to support the diagnosis. At present, many therapeutic approaches are available, ranging from observation to surgical management. Although ulnar neuropathy at the wrist has undergone extensive prior study, unresolved questions on diagnosis and treatment remain. In the current paper, we review relevant literature and present the current knowledge on ulnar tunnel syndrome.
2018
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Coraci, D., Loreti, C., Piccinini, G., Doneddu, P., Biscotti, S., Padua, L., Ulnar neuropathy at wrist: entrapment at a very "congested" site, <<NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES>>, 2018; 39 (8): 1325-1331. [doi:10.1007/s10072-018-3446-7] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/120870]
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