title: Ulnar nerve entrapment by anconeus epitrochlearis ligament.
abstract: Ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow is the second most common upper limb entrapment neuropathy other than carpal tunnel syndrome. There have been many causes identified ranging from chronic aging joint changes to inflammatory conditions or systemic disorders. Among them, uncommon anatomical variants accounts for a small number of cases. Here, we report our experience in managing ulnar nerve entrapment caused by a rare vestigial structure, anconeus epitrochlearis ligament, and provide a brief review of the literature of its management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland, UK. willhct@yahoo.com
authors.forename: William H C
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Tiong
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D017769:Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*