J Korean Soc Surg Hand.  2010 Dec;15(4):184-188.

Tardy Ulnar Nerve Palsy due to Recurrent Dislocation of the Ulnar Nerve after Medial Epicondylar Fracture of the Humerus: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Korea. can1204@hanmail.net

Abstract

Tardy ulnar nerve palsy might develop secondary to nonunion, malunion, or elbow deformity after medial epicondylar fracture of the humerus. We report a case of tardy ulnar nerve palsy following medial epicondylar fracture, treated with excision of bony fragment, neurolysis and relocation of the ulnar nerve.

Keyword

Humerus; Medial epicondyle; Fracture; Tardy ulnar nerve palsy

MeSH Terms

Congenital Abnormalities
Dislocations
Elbow
Humerus
Ulnar Nerve
Ulnar Neuropathies
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