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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 79(3): 195-200, Mar. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1285346

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ABSTRACT Background: Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UNE) is the second most common entrapment neuropathy. There is little information about the application of F-wave studies for evaluation of UNE. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of minimum F-wave (F-min) latency alterations by comparing this with nerve conduction analyses in UNE-suspected patients. Methods: Ninety-four UNE-suspected patients were admitted to this study. Sensory and motor nerve conduction and F-wave analyses on the median and ulnar nerves were performed on both upper extremities. Results: A total of 188 upper extremities of 94 patients were examined. Their mean age was 41.4±12.9 years, and 69 patients were female (73.4%). The mean ulnar-nerve across-elbow motor conduction velocity (MCV) in the affected arms was significantly slower than the velocity in healthy arms. The mean ulnar-nerve F-min latencies were significantly longer in the affected arms. Fifty-one patients were electrophysiologically diagnosed as presenting UNE (54.2%). Significantly slower mean ulnar-nerve across-elbow MCV, longer mean ulnar-nerve F-min latency and longer distal onset latency were detected in UNE-positive arms. Lastly, patients who were symptomatic but had normal nerve conduction were evaluated separately. Only the mean ulnar F-min latency was significantly longer in this group, compared with the healthy arms. Conclusion: Our study confirmed the utility of F-min latency measurements in the electrodiagnosis of UNE. F-wave latency differences can help in making an early diagnosis to provide better treatment options.


RESUMO Introdução: A neuropatia ulnar do cotovelo (NUC) é a segunda neuropatia por encarceramento mais comum. Existem poucas informações sobre a aplicação dos estudos da onda F para avaliação da NUC. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o valor diagnóstico das alterações mínimas de latência da onda F (F-min), comparando-as com análises de condução nervosa em pacientes com suspeita de NUC. Métodos: Noventa e quatro pacientes com suspeita de NUC foram admitidos neste estudo. A condução nervosa sensitiva e motora e as análises da onda F nos nervos mediano e ulnar foram realizadas em ambas as extremidades superiores. Resultados: Um total de 188 membros superiores de 94 pacientes foi examinado. A média de idade foi 41,4±12,9 anos e 69 pacientes eram do sexo feminino (73,4%). A velocidade de condução motora média do nervo ulnar através do cotovelo (VCM) nos braços afetados foi significativamente mais lenta do que a velocidade em braços saudáveis. As latências médias F-min do nervo ulnar foram significativamente mais longas nos braços afetados. Cinquenta e um pacientes foram diagnosticados eletrofisiologicamente como apresentando NUC (54,2%). Pacientes com presença de NUC tiveram, de forma significativa, detecção de VCM mais lenta no nervo ulnar ao nível do cotovelo, presença de latência mais longa da onda F-mínima no nervo ulnar, bem como latência de início distal mais longa. Por fim, os pacientes sintomáticos, e com condução nervosa normal, foram avaliados separadamente. Apenas a latência da onda F mínima média do nervo ulnar foi significativamente maior neste grupo, em comparação com os braços saudáveis. Conclusão: Nosso estudo confirmou a utilidade das medidas de latência da onda F-mínima no eletrodiagnóstico da NUC. As diferenças de latência da onda F podem ajudar a fazer um diagnóstico precoce para fornecer melhores opções de tratamento.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Ulnar Neuropathies/diagnosis , Elbow , Ulnar Nerve , Electrodiagnosis , Middle Aged , Neural Conduction
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Acta ortop. mex ; 33(5): 303-307, sep.-oct. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1284961

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Resumen: Introducción: El síndrome del túnel cubital es la segunda neuropatía por compresión de la extremidad superior, seguido del síndrome del túnel del carpo, por lo que es un motivo de consulta frecuente dentro de la cirugía de mano. Existen pocos estudios publicados acerca de la técnica endoscópica. Material y métodos: Se incluyeron 26 pacientes con el diagnóstico clínico y electromiográfico de síndrome de túnel cubital, en quienes se realizó liberación endoscópica del túnel cubital. Nueve (35%) fueron mujeres y 17 (65%) hombres. Se utilizó la clasificación de McGowan modificada y la clasificación de Wilson y Krout para analizar las características de las variables en su estado prequirúrgico y postquirúrgico. Resultados: Posterior a la intervención, obtuvimos 18 pacientes (69%) con resultado excelente, seis (24%) con un buen resultado y dos (7%) con resultados regulares o aceptables, obteniendo una p significativa con un valor < 0.05. Conclusión: La liberación endoscópica del túnel cubital se considera una técnica segura, con buenos resultados.


Abstract: Introduction: The ulnar tunnel syndrome is the second compressive neuropathy, followed by the carpal tunnel, making it a frequent reference in hand surgery. There are few published studies about endoscopic technique. Material and methods: We studied 26 patients with ulnar tunnel syndrome diagnosis, were operated by endoscopic release of the ulnar tunnel. Nine women (35%) and 17 (65%) male patients. We used the modified McGowan, and the Wilson and Krout classification to analyze preoperative and postoperative variables. Results: After endoscopic decompression we obtained 18 patients (69%) with excellent evolution, 6 (24%) with good evolution, and 2 (7%) with acceptable outcome. We obtained a significant p of < 0.05. Conclusion: Endoscopic decompression of the ulnar tunnel is a safe technique, less invasive and with good outcome.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Decompression, Surgical , Cubital Tunnel Syndrome/surgery , Ulnar Nerve , Treatment Outcome , Lumbar Vertebrae
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Rev. bras. med. trab ; 16(3): 270-276, out.2018.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-966061

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Introdução: Os portos brasileiros têm um papel importante na economia do país. Apesar de haver um número expressivo de trabalhadores, existem poucas pesquisas disponíveis envolvendo o ambiente portuário que relatem que as doenças musculoesqueléticas mais recorrentes correspondem as dos membros superiores, como síndrome do túnel do carpo, síndrome do manguito rotador, cervicalgia e síndrome do túnel cubital, esta definida como uma neurite causada por uma compressão do nervo ulnar no túnel cubital na região do cotovelo. Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência sugestiva da síndrome do túnel cubital no ambiente portuário. Método: Foram avaliados 72 trabalhadores portuários avulsos do OGMO do Porto de São Sebastião, São Paulo, por meio de um questionário semiestruturado, o exame clínico que incluiu a pesquisa de dor à palpação na região medial do cotovelo e a realização de duas manobras específicas para síndrome do túnel cubital, o teste provocativo de pressão e o teste de flexão máxima. Resultados: A idade média foi de 48,49 anos e um tempo médio de 23,13 anos de trabalho no porto; a síndrome do túnel cubital teve diagnóstico sugestivo em cinco dos avaliados, e apenas dois trabalhadores referiam dor no cotovelo antes e três depois do início do trabalho no porto. Conclusão: A prevalência do diagnóstico sugestivo da síndrome do túnel cubital foi de 6,9%, sendo maior entre os trabalhadores com maior tempo de trabalho (acima de um ano)


Background: Ports play a substantial role in the Brazilian economy. Despite the large number of port workers, few studies report that the most common musculoskeletal disorders among them involve the upper limbs, including carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff syndrome, cervicalgia and cubital tunnel syndrome. The latter is a neuritis caused by compression of the ulnar nerve at the cubital tunnel (CuTS) on the elbow. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of a suggestive diagnosis of CuTS among port workers. Method: Seventy-two independent port workers registered with the Labor Management Organ (Órgão Gestor de Mão de Obra ­ OGMO), Port of Saint Sebastian, were evaluated based on a semi-structured questionnaire and clinical examination, including investigation of pain on palpation of the middle area of the elbow and two maneuvers specific for CuTS, namely, the pressure provocation and maximal flexion tests. Results: The average age of the participants was 48.49 years old, and their average length in the job 23.13 years. Suggestive diagnosis of CuTS was established for five participants. In only two cases elbow pain had begun before, and in three after starting work at the port. Conclusion: The prevalence of a suggestive diagnosis of CuTS was 6.9%, and was higher among the participants with longer length in the job (over one year)


Subject(s)
Humans , Harbor Sanitation , Cubital Tunnel Syndrome/epidemiology , Disease Prevention , Occupational Diseases , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Arq. bras. neurocir ; 35(1): 85-88, Mar. 2016. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-837312

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A dermatopolimiosite émiopatia inflamatória de etiologia provavelmente autoimune e comportamento heterogêneo, afetando principalmente pele e músculos e ocasionando manifestações exantemáticas características, como o eritema heliótropo e a pápula de Gottron, e fraqueza muscular proximal simétrica. A associação dessa patologia a neuropatias periféricas é pouco conhecida, podendo raramente ocorrer neuropatia múltipla. O objetivo deste artigo é relatar um caso de síndrome compressiva de múltiplos nervos em portador de dermatopolimiosite. O paciente apresentava fraqueza muscular proximal e exantema característico e foi submetido à revisão laboratorial, ressonância magnética de abdome e eletroneuromiografia, que mostraram alterações. Foi então tratado através da neurólise do nervo mediano ao nível do túnel do carpo e do nervo ulnar ao nível do túnel cubital. Trata-se de importante possibilidade terapêutica em casos como o descrito,mas estudos de maior porte sobre a descompressão simultânea dos túneis carpal e ulnar são necessários.


Dermatopolymyositis is an inflammatory myopathy ­ whose etiology is probably autoimmune ­ that has heterogeneous manifestations that occur mainly in skin and muscles and cause characteristic rash, such as heliotrope rash, Gottron's sign and symmetric proximal weakness. The association between this pathology and peripheral neuropathies is little known and multiple neuropathies rarely occur. The purpose of this article is to report a case of multiple nerve compression syndrome in a patient with dermatopolymyositis. The patient had proximal weakness and characteristic rash and underwent a laboratorial review, abdominal MRI and electromyography, which showed changes. So he was treated by neurolysis of median and ulnar nerves at carpal and cubital tunnels levels, respectively. It is an important therapeutic possibility in cases like this, but larger studies on simultaneous decompression of carpal and cubital tunnels are necessary.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/complications , Cubital Tunnel Syndrome/complications , Decompression, Surgical , Dermatomyositis/complications
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Rev. cuba. ortop. traumatol ; 29(2): 0-0, jul.-dic. 2015. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: lil-771816

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Introducción: el síndrome del túnel cubital en el codo es a menudo subdiagnosticado y confundido con la epicondilitis medial. Presenta, con frecuencia, variabilidad en las pruebas del codo contra gravedad; se determinó la proporción de signos positivos sobre el total de codos examinados. Objetivo: determinar en una población sana asintomática la frecuencia de los signos del síndrome del túnel cubital en el codo. Métodos: en 380 codos de una población voluntaria, se realizaron las pruebas de Tinel, de flexión del codo, de rotación interna y flexión del codo, el scratch-collapse y test de flexión del codo contra gravedad; se determinó la proporción de signos positivos sobre el total de codos examinados. Resultados: en total, 66 personas (34,7 por ciento) tuvieron al menos un test positivo en uno o ambos codos. El 45,4 por ciento de las mujeres y el 20,7 por ciento de los hombres tuvieron al menos un test positivo (p=0,001). La prueba de flexión del codo con estimulo de presión tuvo la mayor frecuencia (13,4 por ciento), luego la prueba de Tinel (8,9 por ciento). El test de flexión del codo contra gravedad (4,2 por ciento) y la prueba scratch-collapse (3,4 por ciento) obtuvieron bajas frecuencias. Conclusiones: el 34,7 por ciento de individuos tuvieron al menos un test positivo en uno o ambos codos, cifra alta que sugeriría una alta tasa de falsos positivos en pacientes con síndrome del túnel cubital. En las mujeres, que tenían el doble que los hombres de positividad, sugiere que algunos factores anatómicos, hormonales y otros desconocidos podrían influenciar en esto. El test de flexión del codo contra gravedad tiene en cuenta el flujo contra gravedad de la circulación arterial del nervio cubital, que sumado a la flexión del codo, reproduciría más rápido los síntomas en un paciente con síndrome del túnel cubital. En población sana se encontró una frecuencia baja (4,2 por ciento), lo cual se sugiere como un nuevo signo para apoyar el diagnóstico clínico. No obstante se requiere de otros estudios en pacientes con esta afección para determinar la sensibilidad y especificidad(AU)


Introduction: cubital tunnel syndrome in the elbow is often sub-diagnosed and confused with medial epicondylitis. Variability has often provocative tests. Objective: determine frequency of signs of cubital tunnel syndrome in the elbow in a healthy asymptomatic population. Methods: 380 elbows in a voluntary population were tested by Tinel tests, elbow flexion, internal rotation and elbow flexion, the scratch test-collapse and elbow flexion against gravity; the proportion of positive signs on total elbows examined was determined. Results: in total, 66 persons (34.7 percent) had at least one positive test on one or both elbows. 45.4 percent women and 20.7 men had at least one positivest (p = 0.001). The elbow flexion test with pressure stimulus had the highest rate (13.4 percent e test (p = 0.001). The elbow flexion test with pressure stimulus had the highest rate (13.4 percent), then Tinel test (8.9 percent). The test of elbow flexion against gravity (4.2 percent) and the scratch-collapse (3.4 percent) had low test frequencies. Conclusions: 34.7 percent of subjects had at least one positive test on one or both elbows. This high number would suggest high rate of false positives in patients with cubital tunnel syndrome. In women, they were positive twice as men, suggesting that some anatomical, hormonal and other unknown factors could influence. The test of elbow flexion against gravity takes into account the gravity flow against the arterial circulation of the ulnar nerve, which added to the elbow flexion reproduce faster symptoms in a patient with cubital tunnel syndrome. In the healthy population low frequency (4.2 percent) was found, which is suggested as a new sign to support the clinical diagnosis. However it requires further studies in patients with this condition to determine sensitivity and specificity(AU)


Introduction: le syndrome du tunnel cubital au coude est souvent mal diagnostiqué et confondu avec l'épicondylite médiale. D'habitude, les tests de provocation ont des résultats variables. Objectif: le but de ce travail est de déterminer la fréquence des signes du syndrome du tunnel cubital au coude dans une population saine asymptomatique. Méthodes: dans une population volontaire (380 coudes), on a effectué des tests cliniques tels que le test de Tinel, le test de flexion du coude, le test de rotation interne et flexion du coude, le test de scratch-collapse, et le test de flexion active du coude contre la gravité. On a déterminé la proportion de signes positifs sur le total de coudes examinés. Résultats: au total, soixante-six personnes (34.7 pourcent) ont eu au moins un test positif d'un ou de tous les deux bras. Il y a eu au moins un test positif (p=0.001) dans 45.4 pourcent des femmes et dans 20.7 pourcent des hommes. Le test de flexion du coude à stimulus de pression a été le plus fréquent (13.4 pourcent), suivi par le test de Tinel (8.9 pourcent). Le test de flexion du coude contre la gravité (4.2 pourcent) et le test de scratch-collapse (3.4 pourcent) n'ont pas été assez fréquents. Conclusions: dans 34.7 pourcent des cas, il y a eu au moins un test positif d'un ou de tous les deux coudes. Cette chiffre considérée haute suggère un haut taux de faux positifs chez les patients atteints de syndrome du tunnel cubital. Chez les femmes ayant une positivité deux fois plus haute que chez les hommes, elle suggère que des facteurs anatomiques, hormonaux et d'autres encore inconnus peuvent influer. Le test de flexion du coude contre la gravité tient en compte le flux contra la gravité de la circulation artérielle du nerf cubital qui, conjointement avec la flexion du coude, reproduit plus rapidement les symptômes du syndrome du tunnel cubital chez un patient. Dans une population saine, on a trouvé une basse fréquence (4.2 pourcent), ce qui indique un nouveau signe soutenant le diagnostic clinique. Toutefois, il faut faire de nouvelles études pour déterminer la sensibilité et la spécificité(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Cubital Tunnel Syndrome , Elbow , Elbow Tendinopathy , Students , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Arq. bras. neurocir ; 34(2): 128-133, jun. 2015. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1781

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A síndrome do túnel cubital é responsável pela neuropatia do nervo ulnar, sendo superada em frequência apenas pela síndrome do túnel do carpo. O nervo ulnar apresenta anatomia complexa podendo sofrer compressão em distintos pontos ao longo de seu trajeto, por isso o entendimento das nuances clínicas e da anatomia pormenorizada assim como da técnica cirúrgica meticulosa torna-se essencial no tratamento desta patologia.


The cubital tunnel syndrome is responsible for the ulnar nerve neuropathy, this condition is surpassed in frequency only by carpal tunnel syndrome. The ulnar nerve has complex anatomy andmay suffer compression at different points along its path, so understanding the clinical nuances and detailed anatomy as well asmeticulous surgical technique becomes essential in the treatment of this pathology.


Subject(s)
Humans , Cubital Tunnel Syndrome/surgery , Cubital Tunnel Syndrome/diagnosis , Cubital Tunnel Syndrome/therapy , Ulnar Nerve/anatomy & histology
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Rev. chil. ortop. traumatol ; 49(1): 23-30, 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-559455

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The purpose of this study was to assess the simple decompression as surgical treatment for ulnar tunnel syndrome at elbow. The review was in eight patients with a total of ten cases. The electromyography and neuroconduction study was altered in all cases. The classification according McGowan was: 40 percent of cases in grade I, 40 percent grade IIA and 20 percent grade IIB. In the 63 percent of cases a concomitant carpal tunnel syndrome was treated surgically. In all cases, a compressive Osborne’s arcade was observed. The follow up are 3,8 months with an 100 percent of excellent (complete relief of symptoms) and good (minimal residual symptoms) results. This review shows that the simple decompression is a proved and reproducible surgical technique. This technique can be the first option for the surgical treatment of the ulnar tunnel syndrome.


Se presenta trabajo prospectivo sobre la descompresión simple como tratamiento quirúrgico del síndrome de compresión del nervio ulnar en el codo. Se revisa una serie de 8 pacientes y 10 codos operados. Hubo electromiografía alterada en todos los casos. Se clasificó preoperatoriamente según McGowan(40 por ciento grado I, 40 por ciento grado IIA y 20 por ciento grado IIB). En el 63 por ciento de los casos hubo un síndrome de túnel del carpo asociado que también se trató. En todos los casos se observó una fascia de Osborne tensa y compresiva sobre el nervio ulnar. El seguimiento promedio fue de 3,8 meses y se obtuvo un 100 por ciento de resultados buenos y excelentes. En este trabajo se confirma que ésta es una técnica quirúrgica reproducible y basada en la simplicidad. Se le puede considerar como primera opción para el tratamiento quirúrgico del síndrome de compresión del nervio ulnar en el codo.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Middle Aged , Elbow/innervation , Cubital Tunnel Syndrome/surgery , Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes/surgery , Prospective Studies , Severity of Illness Index , Cubital Tunnel Syndrome/pathology , Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes/pathology , Treatment Outcome
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