title: Ulnar nerve anatomy and compression.
abstract: Compression of the ulnar nerve can be understood in terms of the anatomic and dynamic factors. Although the ulnar nerve may be compressed at any point along its course, it is particularly susceptible at the elbow and the wrist. Clinically relevant anatomy will be reviewed in an attempt to provide the reader with a logical framework for successfully diagnosing and managing typical and atypical ulnar nerve compression lesions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Khoo
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Carmichael
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Spinner
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D017769:Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy