Ulnar Neuropathy (From Required Medscape Readings)

Question 1

What two spots are most commonly implicated in disruption of the ulnar nerve?

Answer 1

• Elbow (either medial epicondyle groove or cubital tunnel)
• Canal of Guyon

Question 2

Which nerve roots supply the ulnar nerve?

Answer 2

C7 - T1

Question 3

What can cause ulnar neuropathy?

Answer 3

A lot of things:

Elbow: 
•Compression during anesthesia
•Blunt trauma
•Deformities
•Occlusion of the brachial artery 
•Lots of other stuff

Wrist:
•Blunt injuries
•Tumors
• Cysts

Question 4

A favorable surgical outcome is more likely for ____ function than for motor

Answer 4

sensory