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Decompression Versus Transposition for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
April 2013
Decompression Versus Transposition for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Simple Decompression Versus Anterior Subcutaneous and Submuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis
J Hand Surg Am. 2008 Oct;33(8):1314.e1-12.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
The current meta-analysis considered 10 studies comparing simple decompression, subcutaneous transposition, and sub-muscular transposition for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome (CTS). This study concluded that there was no significant difference between the difference surgical techniques for CTS. There was, however, a positive trend towards improved clinical outcomes with transposition as o...
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