Epineurotomy for leprous, high ulnar neuropathy: defining a safe corridor based on the epineural vascular anatomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05084-4
Abstract: Leprous neuropathy is treatable but still a source of disability worldwide. Multidrug therapy (MDT) and oral steroids are the main stay of treatment. Ulnar nerve, at the elbow, is commonly involved. Nerve decompression may be… read more here.
Keywords: medial epicondyle; ulnar nerve; lateral surface; surface ... See more keywords
Outcomes of Nonoperative Pediatric Medial Humeral Epicondyle Fractures With and Without Associated Elbow Dislocation
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000890
Abstract: Background: Medial epicondyle fractures may occur in isolation or with associated elbow dislocation. In the absence of open fracture or fragment incarceration, nonoperative management with immobilization has been shown to result in generally successfully outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: medial epicondyle; elbow dislocation; fracture; dislocation ... See more keywords
Morphological Changes of Medial Epicondyle‐Olecranon Ligament and Ulnar Nerve in the Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: An Ultrasonic Study
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DOI: 10.1111/os.13436
Abstract: Few studies have performed detailed ultrasound measurements of medial epicondyle‐olecranon (MEO) ligament that cause the entrapment of ulnar nerve. This study aims to comprehensively evaluate dynamic ultrasonographic characteristics of MEO ligament and ulnar nerve for… read more here.
Keywords: ulnar nerve; ligament ulnar; nerve; medial epicondyle ... See more keywords
Two-Staged Reconstruction for Symptomatic Humeral Medial Epicondyle Nonunion in Children: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1142/s2424835519720056
Abstract: Few cases of humeral medial epicondyle nonunion develop to symptomatic condition. We report a pediatric case of distally displaced nonunion. At first, the palliative repair surgery was chosen due to irreduciblity of the epicondyle fragment… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; epicondyle nonunion; case; nonunion ... See more keywords
Resorbable magnesium screws for fixation of medial epicondyle avulsion fractures in skeletally immature patients: A comparison with Kirschner wires
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DOI: 10.1177/18632521221136100
Abstract: Background: Displaced medial epicondyle fractures are treated with open reduction and internal fixation with K-wires or screws. Rates of implant prominence, failure, or non-union reported are considerable. Magnesium screws have demonstrated biocompatibility, osteoconductivity, and high… read more here.
Keywords: magnesium screws; group; resorbable magnesium; medial epicondyle ... See more keywords
USE OF A WASHER DOES NOT AFFECT THE RATE OF IMPLANT REMOVAL OR ELBOW MOTION AFTER FIXATION OF MEDIAL EPICONDYLE FRACTURES
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967119s00184
Abstract: Background: The use of a washer to supplement screw fixation can prevent fragmentation and penetration during the surgical treatment of medial epicondyle fractures. However, concerns may arise regarding screw prominence and the need for subsequent… read more here.
Keywords: fixation; epicondyle fractures; removal; rom ... See more keywords
Clinical Outcomes and Return to Play in Youth Overhead Athletes After Medial Epicondyle Fractures Treated With Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
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DOI: 10.1177/2325967120976573
Abstract: Background: There is limited literature regarding outcomes after operative treatment of displaced medial epicondyle avulsion fractures in adolescent athletes. Most studies have had a relatively small sample size and have not assessed return to play… read more here.
Keywords: medial epicondyle; overhead athletes; fixation; youth overhead ... See more keywords
Medial Epicondyle Fracture With Concomitant Flexor-Pronator Mass Avulsion From the Fracture Fragment: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.19.00417
Abstract: CASE We present a case of a pediatric patient who sustained a medial humeral epicondyle fracture with avulsion of the ulnar collateral ligament and flexor-pronator mass from the ossific nucleus fracture fragment. Treatment included excision… read more here.
Keywords: medial epicondyle; flexor pronator; fracture; avulsion ... See more keywords
Spontaneous Reduction of Incarcerated Medial Epicondyle Fragment: A Report of 3 Cases and Review of the Literature.
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.20.00150
Abstract: CASE Three cases of incarcerated medial epicondyle fracture with spontaneous reduction without operative manipulation are presented. Two patients were treated conservatively, and one treated surgically, all with good clinical outcomes. CONCLUSION Elbow dislocation is a… read more here.
Keywords: spontaneous reduction; reduction incarcerated; medial epicondyle; epicondyle fragment ... See more keywords
Imaging Pitfalls of the Acutely Traumatized Pediatric Elbow.
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DOI: 10.5001/omj.2018.82
Abstract: A four-year-old otherwise healthy girl presented to our outpatient clinic complaining of left elbow pain and swelling. The child’s parents reported an indoor trauma the previous day. On clinical examination, the left elbow and forearm… read more here.
Keywords: medial epicondyle; elbow; radial head; left elbow ... See more keywords