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Endoscopic cubital tunnel release (ECuTR) significantly speeds return to work compared to anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve (ATUN). ECuTR offers substantial cost savings by reducing worker productivity loss.

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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hand Surgery

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  • Cubital tunnel syndrome is a common condition affecting the ulnar nerve at the elbow.
  • Surgical interventions include endoscopic cubital tunnel release (ECuTR) and anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve (ATUN).
  • Evaluating recovery characteristics is crucial for patient management and healthcare economics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare return-to-work times between ECuTR and ATUN.
  • To assess patient satisfaction and factors influencing it post-ECuTR.
  • To determine the resolution rates of preoperative symptoms and findings after ECuTR.
  • To investigate the impact of preoperative ulnar nerve subluxation on ECuTR outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective enrollment of 172 cases (148 patients) undergoing ECuTR.
  • Kaplan-Meier analysis for return-to-work time comparison with a historical ATUN cohort.
  • Preoperative and postoperative evaluation of subjective and objective symptoms.
  • Classification of cases using Dellon's and Bishop's systems.

Main Results:

  • ECuTR patients returned to work significantly faster (8 days) than ATUN patients (71 days).
  • Male sex, manual labor, and worker's compensation negatively impacted return-to-work.
  • High symptom resolution rates observed: 86% for weakness, 81% for pain, 79% for numbness/tingling.
  • Dellon's classification predicted postoperative satisfaction; ulnar nerve subluxation had no significant effect.

Conclusions:

  • ECuTR demonstrates superior return-to-work times, offering significant economic benefits through reduced lost productivity.
  • Patient satisfaction and symptom resolution are linked to preoperative cubital tunnel syndrome severity (Dellon's classification).
  • ECuTR is an effective treatment option for cubital tunnel syndrome, particularly for improving return-to-work metrics.