Anterior transposion of the ulnar nerve with its accompanying artery for treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome

Abstract

Objective To explore the clinical results of treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome by nerve decompression and anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve with its accompanying artery.Methods Twenty-eight cases of cubital tunnel syndrome were treated by means of decompression and anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve with its aeeompanying artery.The characteristics of blood supply distribution to the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel were observed during the operation.The treatment outcomes were evaluated postoperatively.Results The patients were followed-up for an average of 8.9 months.Based on the severity of subjective complaints and objective findings,the results were graded.Seventeen cases were greed as excellent,10 cases as good,1 case as fair and none as poor.The overall excellent or good rate was 96%.There were no postoperative complications and recurrences.Conclusion Decompression and anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve with its accompanying artery is an effective method for treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome. Key words: Cubital tunnel syndrome; Surgical procedures,operative; Inferior ulnar collateral artery