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, cilt.13, sa.4, ss.217-218, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/rhu.0b013e3181334b42
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.217-218
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Cubital tunnel syndrome, Nerve compression, Nerve rupture, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulnar nerve
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.