[Ulnar nerve pressure at the level of the elbow. Treatment by resection of the paratroclear apophysis].

The pressure of the ulnar nerve at the level of the elbow is a pathological situation which causes serious problems of use of the suffering upper limb to its patient. In this study a reference is made to the anatomy of the ulnar nerve, to the reasons and to the main anatomic points of pressure of the ulnar nerve on the elbow, to the clinical indications and to the subjective symptoms of the patient. The state of art according to the diagnosis and methods of treatment is reported.