Abstract
ObjectiveTo assess the causes and the ulnar nerve compression areas in Guyon's canal. Material and methodA retrospective study, with a mean follow-up of 9 months, was conducted on 12 patients intervened due to cubital tunnel syndrome. An electrophysiological study was performed on all cases and it was observed if there was a relationship with the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome. ResultsA clear origin of the nerve compression was only found in 3 cases. There is a higher presence of carpal tunnel syndrome in those cases of with idiopathic ulnar nerve compression, but it is not statistically significant. ConclusionsIn our experience, the majority of ulnar nerve compressions in the wrist are of idiopathic origin. There is a clinical improvement of the symptoms with surgery.
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