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Simple decompression is a viable alternative for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome
August 2013
Simple decompression is a viable alternative for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Anterior Transposition Compared with Simple Decompression for Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Controlled Trials
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Dec;89(12):2591-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
This meta-analysis identified 4 randomized controlled trials that compared anterior ulnar nerve transposition (two submuscular and two subcutaneous) to single decompression for the treatment of patients with cubital tunnel syndrome. A total of 335 patients (Mean age: 51; 65% male) were identified and the primary outcomes were motor nerve-conduction velocities and clinical outcome scores. Results f...
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