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AAEM case report #1: ulnar neuropathy at the elbow
1Department of Neurology, Children's Hospital of San Francisco, California.
Muscle & Nerve
|February 1, 1991
Summary
This study presents a patient with bilateral cubital tunnel syndrome and anomalous innervation, reviewing electrodiagnostic approaches for this nerve condition. It highlights new developments in diagnosing and interpreting nerve conduction studies for complex neuropathies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurophysiology
Background:
- Cubital tunnel syndrome is a common entrapment neuropathy.
- Anomalous innervation can complicate diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A case of bilateral cubital tunnel syndrome with anomalous innervation is presented.
- Electrodiagnostic studies were utilized to assess the neuropathy.
Findings:
- The interpretation of electrodiagnostic findings in this complex case is discussed.
- Emphasis is placed on new developments in electrodiagnostic methodology.
Implications:
- Understanding anomalous innervation is crucial for accurate diagnosis of cubital tunnel syndrome.
- Advances in electrophysiology improve the evaluation of peripheral nerve disorders.