Abstract
Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common entrapment neuropathy after carpal tunnel syndrome and occurs as a result of compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow level. Surgery is performed in cases that do not respond to conservative treatment and in cases with severe symptoms. Many surgical techniques such as in situ decompression, anterior transposition of the nerve, and medial epicondylectomy are used in the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome. In recent years, endoscopic decompression techniques have become popular. Along with improvements in endoscopic techniques, anterior ulnar nerve transfer has also been defined. Both open and endoscopic approaches have been reported with similar outcomes. Postoperative pain, patient satisfaction, and early return to work are features in which endoscopic technique is more advantageous than the open technique. In this chapter, Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Release and its outcomes are discussed.
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Sener, M., Davulcu, C.D., Zengin, E.C. (2021). Endoscopic Cubital Tunnel Release. In: Lui, T.H. (eds) Arthroscopy and Endoscopy of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4142-8_30
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