Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 235-242, October 2009

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome-Surgical Treatment Techniques

  • Peter Tang, MD, MPH

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Peter Tang, MD, MPH, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, Medical Center, 622 W 168th St, PH11, New York, NY 10032
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  • Kate W. Nellans, MD, MPH

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University, Medical Center, New York, NY

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common nerve compression in the upper extremity after carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). There are multiple surgical options to treat cubital tunnel syndrome with no one treatment proving superior. The options include in situ decompression with or without medial epicondylectomy, endoscopic decompression, and subcutaneous, intramuscular, or submuscular transposition. The surgical techniques as well as specific pearls and pitfalls, relevant anatomy, diagnosis, and conservative treatment will be reviewed.

Keywords: cubital tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve compression

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PII: S1048-6666(09)00116-5

doi:10.1053/j.oto.2009.09.006

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 235-242, October 2009