Human Amniotic Membrane Wrapping of the Ulnar Nerve During Cubital Tunnel Surgery Reduces Recurrence of Symptoms.
Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Compare the recurrence rate of paresthesias in patients undergoing primary cubital tunnel surgery in those with and without wrapping of the ulnar nerve with the human amniotic membrane (HAM). Methods: A retrospective investigation of patients undergoing primary cubital tunnel surgery with a minimum 90-day follow-up was performed. Patients were excluded if the nerve was wrapped using another material, associated traumatic injury, simultaneous Guyon's canal release, or revision procedures. Failure was defined as those patients who experienced initial complete resolution of symptoms (paresthesias) but then developed recurrence of paresthesias. Results: ) times higher risk than HAM of developing a recurrence of symptoms. Conclusion: The HAM wrapping used in primary cubital tunnel surgery significantly reduced recurrence rates of paresthesias. Further prospective studies with randomization should be carried out to better understand the role HAM can play in cubital tunnel surgery.
Source: PubMed Central
Language: English
Topic: Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Subfield: Clinical Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4312129337