Spontaneous rupture of ulnar nerve due to neglected cubital tunnel syndrome associated with rheumatoid arthritis

KALACI A., Aslan B., Yanat A. N.

Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, vol.13, no.4, pp.217-218, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/rhu.0b013e3181334b42
  • Journal Name: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.217-218
  • Keywords: Cubital tunnel syndrome, Nerve compression, Nerve rupture, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulnar nerve
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A case of spontaneous rupture of the ulnar nerve due to neglected cubital tunnel syndrome associated with rheumatoid arthritis is reported. Earlier decompression and anterior transposition in this patient may have prevented nerve rupture. © 2007 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.