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Jon E Hammarstedt1, Nicholas C Duethman2, David G Dennison2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Objectives:
Compression of the ulnar nerve in Guyon's canal results in ulnar tunnel syndrome (UTS). The patient may present with sensory and motor deficits (zone 1), motor deficit (zone 2), or sensory deficit (zone 3). The most common causes of UTS include ganglion cysts, idiopathic ulnar nerve compression, occupational pressure neuritis (repetitive compression), prolonged compression, hook of hamate fractures, and arterial thrombus or aneurysm.
Case Report:
We report an atypical cause of UTS involving pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) with a review of the literature. Surgical decompression of the ulnar nerve at Guyon's canal has resulted in resolving motor weakness and improved interosseous strength at latest follow-up.
Conclusion:
The most common causes of UTS are ganglion, occupational neuritis, prolonged compression, and ulnar artery thrombi/aneurysms. However, other more rare causes such as PVNS should be considered in the appropriate patient.
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