title: The evaluation of pre- and post-operative classification system for cubital tunnel syndrome.
abstract: Pre- and post-operative classification systems for cubital tunnel syndrome are discussed in this study. Although there are several pre-operative evaluations, a suitable system should be easy to categorise, simple, reliable and reproducible. McGowan's grading system has been widely used for these reasons; however, grade II included complicated cases. Accordingly, McGowan's grade II is divided into two groups, such as grade II-A (relatively good prognostic group) and group II-B (relatively poor prognostic group). As far as the post-operative classification system is concerned, 4 grade (excellent, good, fair, and poor) classification is the most useful and easy to understand.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Saga Medical School, Japan. asamia@post.saga-med.ac.jp
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authors.lastname: Asami
mesh_terms: D020430:Cubital Tunnel Syndrome / Q000145:classification* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012720:Severity of Illness Index