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Treatment for Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow - a Randomized Control Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Simple decompression of the ulnar nerve and Conservative treatment for Peripheral Nervous System Diseases and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 138 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate utility and appropriateness of treatment interventions taking into account the presumed mechanisms of two main varieties of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UNE). The investigators hypothesize that in patients with UNE by entrapment in the cubital tunnel (CTE) surgical release (simple decompression) is superior to conservative treatment. By contrast, in patients with UNE in the retrocondylar groove (RCC) surgical humero-ulnar apponeurosis (HUA) release (simple decompression) should not be superior to conservative treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Surgical release 2-3 cm distal to medial epicondyle with minimal-incision technique .
Patients will be given pictured recommendations with descriptions, which limb positions should be avoided.