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Immediate Versus Delayed Mobilization After Cubital Tunnel Release Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Oluwatobi R Olaiya1,2, Minh Huynh1, Tega Ebeye3

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.

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Early mobilization after cubital tunnel decompression may speed return to work without increasing complications. Immobilization beyond three days delays work return without clear clinical benefit.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Cubital tunnel syndrome is a common entrapment neuropathy.
  • Optimal post-operative management, including early mobilization, remains unclear.
  • Current practices vary regarding the timing of elbow mobilization after ulnar nerve decompression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review evidence on early versus delayed mobilization after cubital tunnel decompression.
  • To evaluate the impact on functional outcomes and complication risks.
  • To inform clinical guidelines for post-operative care.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies.
  • Searched Embase, MEDLINE, CENTRAL, PEDro, clinicaltrials.gov, and WHO database until January 2023.
Keywords:
cubital tunnelcubital tunnel releaseearly mobilizationlate mobilizationrehabilitation

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  • Included studies comparing early vs. delayed mobilization in adult patients undergoing ulnar nerve decompression.

    • Main Results:

    • Five studies (2 RCTs, 3 observational) with 224 patients were included.
    • Early mobilization may significantly reduce time to return to work (40.1 days earlier, low-certainty evidence).
    • No significant differences observed in grip strength, adverse events, or range of motion (low to very-low certainty evidence).

    Conclusions:

    • Immobilization longer than 3 days appears to delay return to work.
    • Early mobilization shows potential benefits for return to work without increased complications.
    • Further research is needed on quality of life outcomes.