title: A cadaveric study of endoscopic decompression of the cubital tunnel.
abstract: 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.
authors: Clinica Ortopedica, Università La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
authors: P P
authors: PP
authors: Mariani
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Golanò
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Adriani
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Llusà
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Camilleri
mesh_terms: D002102:Cadaver; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D004210:Dissection; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D017769:Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000601:surgery*