Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What causes UNES
A
acute trauma
- fracture
- dislocation
2
Q
What is Cubital tunnel syndrome
A
chronic pressure on ulnar nerve where it passes between bone, tendons and ligaments at the elbow
3
Q
What is cubital tunnel syndrome also known as
A
Truck Drivers Elbow
4
Q
What is tardy ulnar palsy
A
ulnar neuropathy remotely after an injury at the condylar groove
5
Q
What are symptoms of ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome
A
- paresthesis in the ring and small fingers
- weakness of intrinsic muscles of the hand
- weakness abduction 5th digit
- chronic entrapment
- pope’s blessing sign
- positive froment’s sign
6
Q
How dgx ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome
A
clinical
EMG
7
Q
How txt ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome
A
splinting
NSAIDs
Surgery
