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Med Eng Phys 2018 Dec 13. Epub 2018 Dec 13.

Department of Anatomy, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Electronic address:

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the most prevalent neuropathy of the ulnar nerve and its aetiology is controversial. Potential replacement materials should display similar viscoelastic properties. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and merit of quantifying the frequency-dependent viscoelastic properties of proximal and distal sections of the human ulnar nerve. Read More

Clin Neurophysiol 2018 Dec 7. Epub 2018 Dec 7.

Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.

Objective: To assess the diagnostic performance of electrophysiology and nerve ultrasound in ulnar neuropathies of varying clinical severity in 135 consecutive patients.

Methods: Clinical severity of ulnar neuropathy was graded on a 4 point scale from very mild (symptoms only) to severe (marked atrophy of intrinsic hand muscles). Sensitivity and localization ability of electrophysiology and nerve ultrasound were assessed for each point of the scale. Read More

Ir Med J 2018 Sep 10;111(8):808. Epub 2018 Sep 10.

Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Aim To describe a case of acute and transient hand weakness that developed during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) should be considered in patients with recurrent, painless motor or sensory neuropathies at sites of peripheral nerve compression. Methods Nerve conduction studies confirmed neuropraxia of the distal ulnar nerve with a mild background demyelinating peripheral neuropathy. Read More

Reumatologia 2018 31;56(5):294-300. Epub 2018 Oct 31.

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

Objectives: To determine the incidence and factors associated with median neuropathy at the wrist (MNW) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients using an electrodiagnostic (EDX) study.

Material And Methods: SSc patients who attended the scleroderma clinic, Srinagarind Hospital, were prospectively evaluated by questionnaire, physical examination, and EDX study. The questionnaire consisted of the baseline characteristics, type of scleroderma, clinical signs and symptoms associated with scleroderma, and the Boston questionnaire. Read More

Neurol India 2018 Nov-Dec;66(6):1817-1820

Department of Neurosurgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.

Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 2018 ;118(10):10-13

Medical Center 'Motus', Yaroslavl, Russia.

Aim: To describe the sonographic phenomenon of the focal 'hourglass-like constriction' of the peripheral nerves (FCPN).

Material And Methods: The authors described 7 patients meeting the criteria for the diagnosis of neuralgic amyotrophy with unilateral FCPN identified with ultrasound in 4 cases and detected intraoperatively in 3 cases (preliminary ultrasound was not performed). The US scanner Sonoscape Pro mode gray scale in the transverse and longitudinal scanning, linear probe 8-15 MHz and Logiq9 scanner with elastography were used. Read More

Hand (N Y) 2018 Nov 30:1558944718813669. Epub 2018 Nov 30.

1 NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York City, USA.

Background: Many patients treated for ulnar nerve compression at the elbow (UNE) are concomitantly treated for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). We sought to investigate the association between the conditions.

Methods: The Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) database was used to determine the number of patients with UNE concomitantly treated for CTS in New York State from 2003 to 2014. Read More

JBJS Case Connect 2018 Nov 28. Epub 2018 Nov 28.

Centro Hospitalar de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Chaves, Portugal.

Case: A 13-year-old girl presented with paresthesia of the fourth and fifth fingers and the dorsal ulnar surface of the left hand that had started 3 months prior. Physical examination showed loss of sensation at the ulnar side of the fourth and fifth fingers and a positive Froment sign. Electromyography showed a severe motor conduction block in the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Read More

Orthop J Sports Med 2018 Nov 6;6(11):2325967118807131. Epub 2018 Nov 6.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Background: Dynamic compressive neuropathies around the elbow are a rare entity described by a relatively small body of literature, mostly consisting of single-case reports. No standardized diagnostic protocols have been described to date. To the authors' knowledge, this study represents the largest case series of dynamic compressive neuropathies in the upper extremity. Read More

Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 2018 Dec;26(4):181-184

Andrews Sports Medicine, Birmingham, AL.

Injuries and disorders of the elbow in athletes are common especially among throwing athletes. Common injuries encountered in the throwing athlete include ulnar collateral ligament injuries, ulnar neuritis, capitellar osteochondritis dissecans, valgus extension overload with posterior olecranon impingement, olecranon stress fracture, and loose bodies. A thorough knowledge of both the functional anatomy as well as throwing biomechanics are required to properly diagnosis and treat these problems. Read More

Phys Sportsmed 2018 Nov 5:1-7. Epub 2018 Nov 5.

f Department of Neurological Surgery , Stanford University , Stanford , CA , USA.

Introduction: Sports surveillance databases provide valuable information regarding common ailments, yet fewer studies have focused on more rare peripheral nerve injuries. Our objective was to characterize peripheral nerve injuries in high school athletics with respect to incidence, time loss, mechanism, and diagnoses.

Methods: Sport-related nerve injury data on high school athletes were collected during the 2005/2006 through 2015/2016 academic years via the High School Reporting Information Online (RIO) database. Read More

Orphanet J Rare Dis 2018 Nov 3;13(1):194. Epub 2018 Nov 3.

Center for Neurology, and Hertie-Institute for Clinical Brain Research, University of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Straße 3, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.

Objective: High-resolution nerve ultrasound (HRUS) is a painless tool to quickly evaluate peripheral nerve morphology in vivo. This study set out to characterize peripheral nerve involvement in X-linked adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) by HRUS.

Methods: Thirteen adults with genetically proven AMN were examined using the Ultrasound pattern sum score (UPSS) to evaluate morphological abnormalities of peripheral nerves, vagal nerves, as well as cervical nerve roots. Read More

Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2018 Sep-Oct;29(5):1139-1149

Department of Neurology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The objective was to study the prevalence, clinical features, electrophysiological features, and severity of peripheral neuropathy in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) and effect of the presence of diabetes mellitus (DM). Between May 2015 and December 2016, 100 CKD patients on PD were assessed. The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy was 65% based on clinical symptoms and 92% based on electrophysiological parameters. Read More

Br J Radiol 2018 Nov 1:20180757. Epub 2018 Nov 1.

2 Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan , Ann Arbor, MI , USA.

Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow is the second most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity. Yet, there is a paucity of literature focusing on the imaging appearance following surgical decompression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. Diagnostic imaging studies obtained after surgical decompression at The University of Michigan were reviewed and imaging findings were documented. Read More

Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2018 Oct 21. Epub 2018 Oct 21.

EMG Service, Local Health Unit 7, Siena, Italy.

Objective: The main objective is to investigate the diagnostic accuracy and the relation of touch sensation and subjective sensory symptoms in the medial aspect of the hand dorsum, and neurography of the dorsal ulnar cutaneous nerve (DUCN) in ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UNE). Secondary objective is to report the electrophysiological occurrence of anatomical variant of sensory innervation of the medial aspect of the hand dorsum from superficial radial nerve (SRN).

Design: Prospective, cohort study. Read More

Eur J Neurol 2018 Oct 23. Epub 2018 Oct 23.

Centre National de Référence pour la Neuropathie Amyloïde Familiale, CHU Bicêtre, Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Le Kremlin- Bicêtre, France.

Background And Purpose: The aim is to describe an uncommon phenotype of hereditary ATTR neuropathy with upper limb onset.

Methods: The French TTR Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy database was used for a retrospective evaluation of 32 consecutive patients with upper limb onset of the neuropathy (study group) and they were compared to 31 Portuguese early-onset patients and 99 late-onset patients without upper limb onset.

Results: Initial upper limb symptoms were mostly sensory. Read More

Eplasty 2018 4;18:e28. Epub 2018 Oct 4.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

Subdermal contraceptive implants are a well-established method of contraception. Aside from common side effects such as irregular menstrual periods, headaches, and weight gain, rarer complications related to their insertion and removal have been reported. These include traumatic peripheral neuropathy after procedures to remove nonpalpable implants. Read More

Clin Anat 2018 Oct 20. Epub 2018 Oct 20.

Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.

Our objective was to define the positions of the nerves around the brachial artery and, secondarily, to assess the risk of intraneural injection during dual guided axillary block. Sixty ultrasound-guided axillary blocks were performed. The locations of the musculocutaneous, median, ulnar, and radial nerves relative to the brachial artery were determined. Read More

J Clin Pharm Ther 2018 Oct 12. Epub 2018 Oct 12.

IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy.

Clin J Sport Med 2018 Oct 8. Epub 2018 Oct 8.

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota.

A 19-year-old female collegiate swimmer presented to our sports medicine clinic with a history and physical examination consistent with right ulnar neuropathy at the cubital tunnel. Diagnostic ultrasound (US) revealed compression of the ulnar nerve under the cubital tunnel retinaculum (CTR) with nerve swelling proximal to the site of compression. Electrodiagnostic studies confirmed the diagnosis of a moderate to severe ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Read More

World J Clin Cases 2018 Sep;6(10):365-372

Department of Neurosurgery, Haydarpaşa Sultan Abdülhamid Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul 34000, Turkey.

Aim: To investigate the causes of the recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and implemented surgical interventions.

Methods: Four hundred and eighty-seven patients, who were diagnosed with CTS and underwent surgical intervention between October 2016 and September 2007, were evaluated in this retrospective study. The age, gender, physical evaluation findings, electrophysiological examination reports and implemented surgical treatment methods were analyzed. Read More

J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2018 Sep;23(3):399-403

‡ Department of Radiology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

A 20-year-old male has presented with mild numbness and tingling sensation at 4, 5 finger of his left hand. Simple radiograph and MRI images revealed bony mass at medial joint space of ulno-humeral joint. After surgical exploration, we found that there were two cause of ulnar nerve irritation symptom. Read More

Clin Anat 2018 Sep 29. Epub 2018 Sep 29.

Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, Washington.

Ulnar neuropathy at the cubital tunnel is common. However, a rare form of ulnar neuropathy here is due to compression from an accessory muscle, the anconeus epitrochlearis. Reports in the literature regarding the details of this muscle's innervation are vague, so the aim of the present study was to characterize this anatomy more clearly. Read More

J Emerg Med 2018 Dec 22;55(6):e147-e151. Epub 2018 Sep 22.

Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.

Background: Acute on chronic neuropathic pain is often refractory to analgesics and can be challenging to treat in the emergency department (ED). In addition, systemic medications such as opiates and nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs have risks, including hypotension and kidney injury, respectively. Difficulties in managing pain in patients with neuropathy can lead to prolonged ED stays, undesired admissions, and subsequent increased health care costs. Read More

J Clin Neurophysiol 2018 Sep 21. Epub 2018 Sep 21.

Biometec Department, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia, Catania, Italy.

Introduction: To evaluate the presence of A waves in diabetic neuropathy, we designed a retrospective observational study recruiting patients with type II diabetes and chronic diabetic distal sensorimotor polyneuropathy.

Methods: We recruited 238 patients of both sexes aged between 41 and 89 years. Neurography was undertaken on two bilateral upper (median and ulnar) and lower (peroneal and tibial) limb nerves. Read More

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2018 Nov 4;71(11):1593-1599. Epub 2018 Sep 4.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Prof. W. Orlowski Memorial Hospital, Medical Centre of Postgraduate Education, Czerniakowska 231 Street, 00-416 Warsaw, Poland; Department of Applied Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.

An interesting alternative to traditional diagnostic techniques of the upper extremity nerve entrapments might be an ultrasound elastography that has started to gain attention in recent research. The aim of this preliminary study was to verify whether a quantitative analysis of the ulnar nerve stiffness by shear-wave elastography can be used to diagnose ulnar tunnel syndrome (UTS), an ulnar nerve neuropathy at Guyon's canal. The study included 46 patients (39 women) and 39 healthy controls (34 women). Read More

J Neurophysiol 2018 Sep 19. Epub 2018 Sep 19.

Human Autonomic Neurophysiology, Baker Heart & Diabetes Institute, Australia.

Patients with Hereditary Sensory & Autonomic Neuropathy type III exhibit marked ataxia, including gait disturbances. We recently showed that functional muscle spindle afferents in the leg, recorded via intraneural microelectrodes inserted into the peroneal nerve, are absent in HSAN III, although large-diameter cutaneous afferents are intact. Moreover, there is a tight correlation between loss of proprioceptive acuity at the knee and the severity of gait impairment. Read More

Clin Neurophysiol 2018 Nov 1;129(11):2259-2267. Epub 2018 Sep 1.

Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy; Neurology Division, Department of Neuroscience AOUI Verona, Verona, Italy. Electronic address:

Objective: Ulnar/median motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) is ≤38 m/s in demyelinating Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). Previous nerve high resolution ultrasound (HRUS) studies explored demyelinating CMT assuming it as a homogeneous genetic/pathological entity or focused on CMT1A.

Methods: To explore the spectrum of nerve HRUS findings in demyelinating CMTs, we recruited patients with CMT1A (N = 44), CMT1B (N = 9), CMTX (N = 8) and CMT4C (N = 4). Read More

J Neurosurg 2018 Sep 14:1-2. Epub 2018 Sep 14.

Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurological Sciences, CHU de Québec-Université Laval, Québec, Canada.

Childs Nerv Syst 2018 Sep 12. Epub 2018 Sep 12.

Department of Plastic Surgery, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain.

Introduction: Entrapment neuropathies are infrequent in children, and therefore remain unrecognized. The incidence of radial, median, and cubital mononeuropathies are all similar. Despite the rarity of such cases, extensive, albeit scattered, literature has accumulated concerning entrapment neuropathies in children. Read More

Hemoglobin 2018 Mar;42(2):113-116

a Department of Pediatric Hematology , Hacettepe University , Ankara , Turkey.

Peripheral neuropathy is one of the complications of β-thalassemia (β-thal) that has been investigated in limited reports. We aimed to detect the rate of peripheral neuropathy and risk factors for neuropathy development in patients with β-thal. The study was performed in patients with β-thal intermedia (β-TI) or β-thal major (β-TM). Read More

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2018 Jul 13;6(7):e1806. Epub 2018 Jul 13.

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wis.

A myxoma is a neoplasm comprised of mesenchymal connective tissue. Myxomas of the upper extremity, and particularly of the hand, are rare. We present a case of a hypothenar myxoma causing ulnar neuropathy in a patient with a history of acute inflammatory demyelinating process. Read More

Clin Orthop Surg 2018 Sep 22;10(3):352-357. Epub 2018 Aug 22.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the consistency between preoperative ultrasonographic and intraoperative measurements of the ulnar nerve in patients with cubital tunnel syndrome.

Methods: Twenty-six cases who underwent anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve for cubital tunnel syndrome were enrolled prospectively. On preoperative ultrasonography, largest cross-sectional diameters of the ulnar nerve were measured at the level of medial epicondyle (ME) and 3 cm proximal (PME) and distal (DME) to the ME on the transverse scan by a single experienced radiologist. Read More

Muscle Nerve 2018 Aug 27. Epub 2018 Aug 27.

Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA.

Introduction: Routine ulnar nerve conduction studies may be normal in very mild ulnar neuropathies at the elbow (UNE). Short segment ulnar sensory stimulation across the elbow may detect mild abnormalities in these cases.

Methods: Short segment ulnar sensory nerve stimulation was performed in 20 controls and 15 patients with clinically suspected mild UNE. Read More

J Clin Neurosci 2018 Nov 23;57:198-201. Epub 2018 Aug 23.

Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Diabetic patients with poor glycaemic control can demonstrate demyelinating distal sensorimotor polyneuropathy (D-DSP) on electrophysiology. Distinguishing D-DSP from chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) can be challenging. In this study, we investigated the role of nerve ultrasound in differentiating the two neuropathies. Read More

J Orthop 2018 Sep 16;15(3):832-836. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, 3000 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH, 43614, USA.

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common peripheral nerve compression seen by hand surgeons. A thorough understanding of the ulnar nerve anatomy and common sites of compression are required to determine the cause of the neuropathy and proper treatment. Recognizing the various clinical presentations of ulnar nerve compression can guide the surgeon to choose examination tests that aid in localizing the site of compression. Read More

Clin Neurophysiol 2018 Oct 12;129(10):2155-2161. Epub 2018 Aug 12.

Hand Institute Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

Objective: To systematically study demographic, clinical, electrophysiological and nerve ultrasound characteristics of ulnar neuropathy with abnormal non-localizing electrophysiology (NL-UN) and further define the utility of ultrasound over and above the conventional electro-diagnostic approach.

Method: NL-UNs were prospectively identified from 113 consecutive referrals with suspected ulnar neuropathy. All received electro-diagnostic tests and ulnar nerve ultrasound. Read More

Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2018 Oct 15;160(10):2011-2017. Epub 2018 Aug 15.

Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Ostrava, 17. listopadu 1790/5, 70852, Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Background: Prospective randomized data is currently lacking which compares endoscopically assisted surgery with open surgical techniques in the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome (CUTS). The aim of this study is to compare patient outcome in both techniques.

Method: This prospective study comprised of 45 patients who, between October 2014 and February 2017, were randomly assigned to undergo either endoscopic or open surgery (22 and 23 patients respectively) for decompression of the ulnar nerve. Read More

Front Surg 2018 26;5:48. Epub 2018 Jul 26.

Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, IL, United States.

This review was undertaken in order to provide an updated summary of the current literature on outcomes for various surgical treatments for cubital tunnel syndrome. Studies reporting outcomes for surgical treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome were collected through the PubMed database. Study structure, number of participants/procedures, mean follow-up times, scoring scales, and outcomes were collected according to the type of surgery: open decompression, endoscopic decompression, minimal incision, subcutaneous transposition, intramuscular transposition, and submuscular transposition. Read More

Int J Sports Phys Ther 2018 Apr;13(2):255-268

OSU Sports Medicine, Sports Physical Therapy Residency, Columbus, OH, USA.

Background And Purpose: Differentiating between cervical nerve root and peripheral nerve injuries can be challenging. A phenomenon known as double crush syndrome may increase the susceptibility to injury and symptoms at other locations along the course of the nerve. The purpose of this case report is to describe the physical therapy differential diagnosis and management of a cyclist with upper extremity pain, weakness, and paresthesia. Read More

Hand (N Y) 2018 Aug 7:1558944718792275. Epub 2018 Aug 7.

2 UNC Regional Physicians Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, High Point, NC, USA.

Background: In cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS), chronic compression often occurs at the origin of the flexor carpi ulnaris at the medial epicondyle. Motor nerve conduction velocity (NCV) across the elbow is assessed preoperatively to corroborate the clinical impression of CuTS. The purpose of this study was to correlate preoperative NCV to the direct measurements of ulnar nerve size about the elbow at the time of surgery in patients with clinical and/or electrodiagnostic evidence of CuTS. Read More

Niger J Clin Pract 2018 Aug;21(8):974-978

Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey.

Background/aim: Ulnar compressive neuropathy is the second most common nerve compression in the upper extremity. Although numerous operative procedures have been defined for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS), the best operative intervention remains controversial. The aim of this study is to discuss the efficacy of a modified simple decompression (MSD) of the ulnar nerve in the treatment of CuTS. Read More

J Med Ultrasound 2018 Apr-Jun;26(2):85-89. Epub 2018 May 7.

Center for Cardiovascular Research and Alternative Medicine, University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences, Laramie, WY, United States.

Objective: High-resolution ultrasonography (HRUS) has been used recently to characterize median and ulnar nerves but is seldom used to characterize the lower extremity nerves. The reference standard for normal the lower extremity nerves has not been established. Thus, this study measured the cross-sectional areas (CSAs) of the sciatic nerve of 200 healthy male or female volunteers, aged 18-80 using HRUS. Read More

Bone Joint J 2018 08;100-B(8):1066-1073

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan.

Aims: The aim of this study was to report the mid-term clinical outcome of cemented unlinked J-alumina ceramic elbow (JACE) arthroplasties when used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Patients And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 87 elbows, in 75 patients with RA, which was replaced using a cemented JACE total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) between August 2003 and December 2012, with a follow-up of 96%. There were 72 women and three men, with a mean age of 62 years (35 to 79). Read More

Muscle Nerve 2018 Jul 27. Epub 2018 Jul 27.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8233, 425 South Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Introduction: Patients presenting with symptoms of pain/paresthesias primarily in an ulnar nerve distribution may be noted to have exclusive median mononeuropathy at the wrist on subsequent electrodiagnostic testing. There has been limited research looking at the prevalence of this clinical presentation.

Methods: A cohort of adults were surveyed to assess for severity and localization of hand symptoms using the Katz hand diagram and Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire Symptoms Severity Scale. Read More

World Neurosurg 2018 Oct 23;118:e964-e973. Epub 2018 Jul 23.

Division of Neurosurgery, University of Messina, A.O.U. Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy.

Background: Surgical decompression of the ulnar nerve (UN) is effective for treating cubital tunnel syndrome (CubTS). Nevertheless, the outcome is not always satisfying. Different surgical, clinical, and imaging findings have been claimed as outcome predictors, but there is no consensus in the literature. Read More

Clin Dermatol 2018 Jul - Aug;36(4):576-580. Epub 2018 Feb 6.

Department of Dermatology, University of California-San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA. Electronic address:

Dr. Ida Lystic is an assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at the Byron Edwards & Samuel Thompson (BEST) Medical Center. Before becoming one of the BEST doctors, she completed her fellowship training at the Owen T. Read More

Reg Anesth Pain Med 2018 08;43(6):651-652

Department of Anesthesia, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.

Clin Spine Surg 2018 Oct;31(8):E422-E426

Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Study Design: This is a retrospective matched-pair cohort study.

Objective: To investigate the significance of upper extremity (UE) neuromonitoring changes in patients undergoing thoracolumbar surgery in prone position.

Summary Of Background Data: Peripheral nerve injuries in the UEs due to the prone positioning during prolonged thoracolumbar spinal procedures can cause diminished postsurgical outcomes. Read More