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ISAKOS: Open in situ & endoscopic decompression for treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome

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May 2013

ISAKOS: Open in situ & endoscopic decompression for treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome

Vol: 2| Issue: 4| Number:108| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Ulnar Nerve Decompression in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - Open In Situ Decompression Versus Endoscopic Decompression

Contributing Authors:
R Heikenfeld G Godolias

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30 patients with cubital tunnel syndrome were randomized to undergo decompression of the ulnar nerve using either the open in situ or endoscopic method, in order to compare which technique was more effective. Following assessments over a 12 month period, results indicated that endoscopic decompression of the ulnar nerve provided slightly better outcomes than open in situ decompression, but this di...

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