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Submuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve

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Ulnar neuropathy resulting from compression at the elbow (cubital tunnel) is a relatively common pathology. Various techniques have been described for surgical management, ranging from simple in situ release to more elaborate transposition. This chapter will explore the surgical technique of submuscular transposition of the ulnar nerve and cover the history of nerve transposition, the indications, described modifications of surgical technique, and outcomes. The authors’ preferred surgical technique and postoperative care for submuscular transposition of the ulnar nerve are also included.

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    Maureen A. O’Shaughnessy

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    Marco Rizzo

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O’Shaughnessy, M.A., Rizzo, M. (2020). Submuscular Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve. In: Sotereanos, D., Papatheodorou, L. (eds) Compressive Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37289-7_15

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