Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 May 10. Epub 2022 May 10.
From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University; and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Background: Current classifications for cubital tunnel syndrome have not been shown to reliably predict postoperative outcomes. In this article, the authors introduce a new classification that incorporates clinical and electrodiagnostic parameters, including compound muscle action potential amplitude, to classify the preoperative severity of cubital tunnel syndrome. The authors compare this to established classifications and evaluate its association with patient-rated improvement. Read More