ulnar nerve entrapment
Conditions
Interventions
None. This is an observational, longitudinal study, in which one group of patients will have a follow up until 1 year postoperative. The standard treatment protocol does not change because of their pa
Sponsors
University Medical Center Groningen
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - adults >= 18 years of age; - written informed consent; - decisional capacitated.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - (history of) generalized neuropathy - (history of) polyneuropathy - earlier ulnar nerve entrapment neuropathy - afunctional ulnar nerve - patient is unlikely to complete follow-up measurements (e.g. due to relocation) - Body Mass Index > 30 - pace maker
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Cross-sectional area (CSA) of the ulnar nerve | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - CSA ratio of upperarm - forearm - nerve conduction velocity - thickness of m. interosseus dorsalis I - patient perceived arm/hand function | — |
Contacts
Public ContactD.C. Broekstra
UMCG, afd. Plastische Chirurgie Huispostcode BB81 Antwoordnummer 332
Outcome results
None listed