What is ulnar nerve entrapment?

Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when there is too much pressure on the ulnar nerve, commonly at the elbow or the wrist.

What are common symptoms of ulnar neuropathy?

Symptoms include numbness in the hand, tingling in the forearm and pinky side of the hand, pain, and muscle weakness or atrophy.

Where can the ulnar nerve become entrapped?

The ulnar nerve can become entrapped at the elbow or the wrist, leading to ulnar neuropathy.

What causes ulnar nerve entrapment?

Ulnar nerve entrapment is usually caused by direct pressure, repetitive motion, trauma, or swelling in the elbow or wrist areas.

How is ulnar nerve entrapment treated?

Treatment may include rest, splinting, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and in some cases, surgical intervention.

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Prophylactic antibiotic use in elective hand surgery does not trend toward lower rates of SSI

Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 21-May-2015

A retrospective chart review of 1,067 elective hand surgery procedures indicates a low rate of surgical site infections, with most being superficial wound infections, and underscores a trend that the use of prophylactic antibiotics did not lead to decreased risk of surgical site infection.

Source: Healio

Vipul Patel, M.D.
Board-Certified Orthopedic SurgeonHand, Upper Extremity
& Nerve Surgeon

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Rebecca Nicholas
UK-Trained & Board CertifiedHand & Microvascular Surgeon

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