Osteoarthritis of the Elbow with Ulnar Neuropathy; Outerbridge-Kashiwagi Procedure through Posteromedial Approach / 대한정형외과학회잡지
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
;
: 119-125, 2005.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Elbow osteoarthritis with ulnar neuropathy was treated by a modified posteromedial approach, for decompression/transposition of the ulnar nerve and simultaneously with an Outerbridge-Kashiwagi procedure. The clinical result with these operative techniques is reported. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Average age of the patients was 51, which including 9 male and 2 female. There were 8 manual workers and one each of a clerk, a merchant and a house wife. The ulnar neuropathy was evaluated by the McGowan grading; one grade I, 4 grade II and 6 grade III.RESULTS:
The ulnar nerve symptoms were relieved in all patients; 3 McGowan grade I, 5 grade II and 3 grade III, postoperatively. The pain subsided in all patients, with the exception of in one. The average range of motion was improved from 22.5-124degrees to 11.5-128.5degrees.CONCLUSION:
A modified posteromedial approach is an effective method for both ulnar nerve decompression and the OK procedure, and provides an effective functional outcome.
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Main subject:
Osteoarthritis
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Ulnar Nerve
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Spouses
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Ulnar Neuropathies
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Decompression
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Elbow
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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