Results of surgical decompression of ulnar nerve in leprosy.
Ulnar neurolysis in 279 cases of leprosy was performed with objectives of relief in neuritic pain and impending/ existing sensory motor loss of varying extent. Of the above, 193 could be followed between 3-10 years. Neuritic pain was first to disappear. 48.7% of the 193 cases showed sensory recovery. Motor power gain and/or further fall in muscle power was prevented as a result of preventive neurolysis in 173 (89.6%) cases. In this series benefits of appropriate and timely surgical intervention have been observed.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Central Jalma Institute for Leprosy, Tajganj, Agra, Inde.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009048:Motor Skills; D010146:Pain / Q000382:microbiology; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000382:microbiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D017769:Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*