Cubitus Valgus with Tardy Ulnar Nerve Palsy - Is Anterior Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve Necessary?: A Case Report
https://doi.org/10.5704/MOJ.2007.010
- Author:
Anuar-Ramdhan IM, MMed Ortho
1
;
Remli R, MMed
2
;
Abdul-Rashid AH, MS Ortho
3
;
Ibrahim S, FRCS
3
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, Sarawak General Hospital, Kuching, Malaysia
2. Department of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
anterior transposition, cubitus valgus, ulnar neuropathy
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2020;14(No.2):48-51
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Tardy ulnar nerve palsy is a known complication of cubitus valgus. The options for treating the ulnar neuropathy include anterior nerve transposition or neurolysis. We report on an 11-year-old boy who had a tardy ulnar nerve palsy due to cubitus valgus resulting from a non-union of a lateral condyle fracture of the humerus. Anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve was not done after the closing wedge osteotomy of the distal humerus. The close wedge osteotomy relieved the tension on the nerve and not transposing the ulnar nerve anteriorly prevented an iatrogenic nerve injury. The patient had no restriction with activities of daily living at the six years follow-up although neurological recovery was incomplete.
- Full text:16.2020my1098.pdf
