Cubital tunnel syndrome. Lesion of ulnar nerve, unspecified upper limb
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: First Intervention group: The patients will be placed in a supine position with the shoulder abducted and the elbow flexed at 90°.The ulnar nerve within the cubital tunnel will be iden
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mild to moderate ulnar nerve entrapment Age of 20-65 years At least 1 month persistence of symptoms and signs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe condition Brachial plexus neuropathy History of elbow trauma or operation Rheumatologic disorder Peripheral neuropathy Previous perineural injection Malignancy Coagulopathy Pregnancy Active infection or infection of injection site
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Upper limb pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, three weeks and twelve weeks later. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale, PRUNE questionnaire.;Sensory and Motor symptoms. Timepoint: Before intervention, three weeks and twelve weeks later. Method of measurement: PRUNE questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Function of patient. Timepoint: Before intervention, three weeks and twelve weeks later. Method of measurement: PRUNE questionnaire.;Cross-sectional area of ulnar nerve. Timepoint: Before intervention and twelve weeks later. Method of measurement: Ultrasonography. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Mirhadi
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed