ISAKOS: Open in situ & endoscopic decompression for treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome .
Ulnar Nerve Decompression in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - Open In Situ Decompression Versus Endoscopic Decompression
30 patients with cubital tunnel syndrome were randomized to undergo decompression of the ulnar nerve using either the open in situ or endoscopic method, in order to compare which technique was more effective. Following assessments over a 12 month period, results indicated that endoscopic decompression of the ulnar nerve provided slightly better outcomes than open in situ decompression, but this difference was not significant.
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