Cubital Tunnel-Ulnar Nueropathy

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses ulnar neuropathy, its symptoms, and various treatment options. The patient in question is a 48-year-old woman who presents with numbness and weakness in her right smaller ring finger. Physical examination reveals atrophy and weakness in the first dorsal interosseous muscle. Ulnar neuropathy is the second most common compression neuropathy and can be caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors. The speaker explains different sites of compression and the importance of decompressing all of them. Nerve conduction studies can be used to diagnose ulnar neuropathy. Surgical options for this patient include in situ release, transposition, endoscopic release, nerve transfer, or tendon transfer.

Keywords

ulnar neuropathy

symptoms

treatment options

compression neuropathy

nerve conduction studies