Ulnar Nerve Neuropathy Secondary to “Snapping Triceps Syndrome”:

Plastic Surgery Case Studies

StahsPripotnev¹ 

关键词: nerve;    peripheral nerve;    ulnar;    entrapment;    compression;    elbow;    neuropathy;    cubital tunnel;    triceps;    snapping triceps;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2513826X17716452

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common compression neuropathy of the upper extremity and the most common point of compression for the ulnar nerve. We present a case of ulnar nerve compression neuropathy at the elbow secondary to an abnormal subluxating medial head of triceps. A 37-year-old right hand dominant male presented with a history of bilateral medial elbow pain and ulnar distribution hand numbness. During his left cubital tunnel release surgery, the abnormal anatomy was noted. Initial subfascial anterior transposition was insufficient and had to be revised to a subcutaneous transposition intraoperatively. Failure to recognize the contribution of triceps abnormalities can lead to incomplete resolution following surgery. Surgeons should be wary of uncommon findings and adjust their approach appropriately.

【 授权许可】

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