A cadaveric study of endoscopic decompression of the cubital tunnel.
A cadaveric study of endoscopic decompression of the cubital tunnel was performed. Four fresh-frozen upper limbs were used for dissection, with a focus on the relationship between the ulnar nerve and Osborne's band. The endoscopic procedure was performed with the Ectra II system (Smith & Nephew, Andover, MA). After the surgical procedure, further dissection was done to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the endoscopic cut of Osborne's band. Our conclusion is that endoscopic release is not a technically difficult procedure, and may be limited to certain clinical situations.
Mariani
P P
PP
Clinica Ortopedica, Università La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
Golanò
P
P
Adriani
E
E
Llusà
M
M
Camilleri
G
G
D002102:Cadaver; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D004210:Dissection; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D017769:Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000601:surgery*