Unusual presentation of multiple nerve entrapment: a case report

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the most common form of ulnar nerve entrapment and the second most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity after carpal tunnel syndrome. However, bilateral compressive ulnar neuropathy is a rare condition. Electro diagnostic studies are a valid and reliable mea...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Pan African medical journal 2014-11, Vol.19 (283), p.283-283
Hauptverfasser:	Citisli, Veli, Kocaoglu, Murat, Göcmen, Selcuk, Korucu, Mustafa
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Case Report cubital tunnel syndrome Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - diagnosis Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - pathology electromyography Electromyography - methods Humans Male ulnar nerve Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes - diagnosis Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Cubital tunnel syndrome is the most common form of ulnar nerve entrapment and the second most common entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity after carpal tunnel syndrome. However, bilateral compressive ulnar neuropathy is a rare condition. Electro diagnostic studies are a valid and reliable means of confirming the diagnosis.
ISSN:	1937-8688 1937-8688
DOI:	10.11604/pamj.2014.19.283.5665