Refining Indications for the Supercharge End-to-Side Anterior Interosseous to Ulnar Motor Nerve Transfer in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome.

Abstract

The supercharge end-to-side anterior interosseous to ulnar motor nerve transfer has gained popularity over the past decade as a method of augmenting intrinsic muscle reinnervation in patients with acute neurotmetic ulnar nerve injuries. Controversy remains regarding its efficacy and appropriate clinical indications in cubital tunnel syndrome, where the timing of onset of axonal loss is less clear. The authors present guidelines for patient selection, surgical technique, and postoperative rehabilitation based on their clinical experience with the technique in this patient population. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: Therapeutic, V.

• Authors: Hollie A Power, Lorna C Kahn, Megan M Patterson, Andrew Yee, Amy M Moore, Susan E Mackinnon
• Journal: Plastic and reconstructive surgery (Plast Reconstr Surg) Vol. 145 Issue 1 Pg. 106e-116e (01 2020) ISSN: 1529-4242 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 31881618 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (complications, surgery)
• Decompression, Surgical (methods)
• Electromyography
• Humans
• Muscle, Skeletal (innervation)
• Muscular Atrophy (diagnosis, etiology, surgery)
• Nerve Transfer (methods)
• Patient Selection
• Treatment Outcome
• Ulnar Nerve (transplantation)