Stabilized Subcutaneous Anterior Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Steven Z. Glickel, MD, O. Alton Barron, MD and Richard G. Eaton, MD

Material Covered:

  • Advantage of subcutaneous versus alternative transportation procedures
  • Indications and contraindications
  • In-depth neural and vascular anatomic review
  • Potential compression points
  • Operative exposure and nerve mobilization
  • Formation of a non-compressing fasciodermal sling
  • Delayed versus immediate ROM postoperatively
  • Managing patient expectations
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See the Corresponding JBJS Article:
Bradford T. Black, O. Alton Barron, Peter F. Townsend, Steven Z. Glickel, and Richard G. Eaton.
Stabilized Subcutaneous Ulnar Nerve Transposition with Immediate Range of Motion: Long-Term Follow-up.
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2000 82: 1544-1551. [Article]
Specifications
  • Total Run Time: 27:37 minutes
  • Catalog Number: 2511
  • VJO Publication Date: December, 2000