[The usefulness of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome--a review].

Ultrasonography has had relatively long history (approximately 20 years) in the diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome, but as late as in last decade has gained greater popularity and has been applied in the clinic. Numerous studies revealed that the most accurate parameter indicating the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel is the cross sectional area of the nerve at the inlet level. However, contrary to the nerve conduction studies, sonographic measurements are characterised by wide range of normal, physiological (a mean of 4.

[Neuropathy of medial nerve compression in the elbow].

We write about the difficult clinical aspects of medial nerve compression in the forearm and elbow: Kiloh-Nevin syndrome and pronator-syndrome. We suggest, that some anatomical structures in the forearm can compress the nerves, similar to the ethiology in the carpal tunnel syndrome.

[Current views on the treatment of upper limb compression neuropathies].

The article presents current views about upper limb neuropathies, their treatment and clinical manifestations. The following conditions are described: carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS), cubital tunnel syndrome(CUTS), radial tunnel syndrome, and posterior nervus interosseus syndrome.

[Forearm tumor of the soft tissue inflammatory-like etiology].

We write about case of 60-year-old man with a forearm tumor about 7 cm large. The change revealed to have inflammatory-like etiology. The surgery made a good result for the health and quality of life for the patient.

[Influence of age and duration of neuropathy on effect of the surgical treatment of upper extremity compressive neuropathies].

Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome are the most common compressive neuropathies of the upper extremity. Many surgical techniques of its treatment have been elaborated. Even though all of techniques turned out to be equally effective, minimal invasive methods are now very willingly applied.

[Modern opinions on diagnostics and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome].

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common compressive neuropathy of the upper extremity. Because of that many different methods of diagnostics is used to make proper diagnosis. Few of them, like: MRI, ultrasounds or nerve conductivity speed are used more often than others.

[Modern views on the diagnostics and treatment of the cubital tunnel syndrome].

Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second, according to the frequency, neuropathie of the upper limb. This article reveals the newest views on the diagnostic and methods of treatment of this illness. Authors show enormous meaning of the clinical examination and verify indications for the auxiliary investigations.

[Modified algorithm in treatment of patients with chronic low back pain with neuroradiological diagnostic techniques].

The most difficult in proper qualification of the patient with chronic low back pain for an operative treatment is determination of the chance for satisfactory result. The diversity of the pain eliciting structure in the spine influence the decision. In the paper we have analyzed patient where the operative treatment was considered.

[Modern opinions on treatment of the compressive neuropathies of the radial nerve].

In this article authors show actual opinions on two frequent compressive syndromes of the radial nerve: posterior interosseus nerve syndrome and radial tunnel syndrome. Different views on pathomechanism, methods of diagnostics and actual treatment standards are shown in this paper.

Observations on nerves evaluation methods for efficiency analysis of the operative treatment in upper extremity compressive neuropathies.

Authors present the evaluation scales for nerve efficiency for functional recovery after operative treatment of compressive neuropathies in the upper limb. The methodology consists of both subjective and objective evaluation. Presented methods are non invasive and may be performed in every medical examination room.

[Minimally invasive technique in surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome].

The paper presents minimal invasive technics to decompress the medial nerve at the carpus at the ulnar nerve at the elbow. The paper reviews biomechanical problems related to the surgical procedures. The literature was reviewed in order to systematic opinions concerning the operative procedures currently employed for surgery.

[The usefulness of the provocative tests in nerve monitoring after operative treatment of upper limb neuropathy].

The reoloogical impairment, that may be caused by external pressure, is considered the major cause of the neuropathy. Paresthesia is the initial symptoms of the pathology. The provocative tests are about to elicit the dysfunction of the nerves to predict the risk for endangering neuropathy.

[Current concept on spine metastases management].

In the article we present the contemporary point of view on the role of operative treatment in metastatic lesions in spine. The malignant tumors becoming more often encountered lesion. Due to the index treatment and increasing survival of those patient the metastases are more commonly observed.

[Cubital tunnel syndrome: results of simple decompression].

32 cases of cubital tunnel syndrome were treated by simple decompression of the ulnar nerve. Physical examination showed that ulnar nerve function - motor and sensory improved after surgery treatment. Simple decompression is a reliable and effective surgical option.

[Carpal tunnel syndrome--assessment of nerve decompression with the "double approach" technique].

In the paper is presented the evaluation of the operative treatment of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome with minimally invasive procedure. Material includes 33 patients (36 operated nerves) being operated form 2001 to 2004. The evaluation was proceeded before operation and in control examinations 4 week and 6 months after operation.

[Verification of the indication for densitometry examination in the population of patients referred by the home doctors].

In the paper we present the analysis of the women population referred to the specialist center by the home doctors. In the population due to the indication: age more then 50, menopause or recent bone fracture densitometry examination of the lumbar spine in screening for osteoporosis was performed. Along with the examination the women completed the self reported questioner, with the questions addressing epidemiological data being referred in the literature to be osteoporosis related.

[Early results utilizing a new minimally invasive technique--VuePass, in spine surgery].

In the paper we present the early results in 10 patients operated with the VuePass system for minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). The system employs the paramedial approach to the spine preserving the muscle insertion to the posterior elements of the spinal column. The system is used at the Spine Department of the University Hospital in Poznan since the beginning of the 2005.

[History of the surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome].

The paper presents history of surgical treatment of median nerve compression at the wrist. Chronical overview the history surgical techniques is presented. This article to provide information of history surgical treatment of median nerve decompression in Poland.

[Proximal row carpectomy in treatment of post traumatic changes].

In surgical approaches in disease of proximal row of the carpus, authors review the method of proximal row carpectomy. This procedure is among limited number of alternatives for surgical treatment of posttraumatic changes of the carpus. Recalling literature upon this topic.

[Anatomical basis for a surgical treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome].

The paper presents anatomical basis for a surgical treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome. There are five major anatomical locations where the ulnar nerve may be compressed near the elbow. Transfer of the ulnar nerve decompresses all five locations simultaneously and thus theoretically may be more reliable.

[History of the surgical treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome].

The paper presents history of surgical treatment of ulnar nerve compression at the elbow. Chronological overview the history surgical techniques is presented. This article to provide information of history surgical treatment of ulnar nerve decompression in Poland.

[Reoperation for cubital tunnel syndrome].

We discussed the problems operative treatment of recurrent cubital tunnel syndrome. Indications to operative treatment of neuropathies were also described.

[Cubital tunnel syndrome with olecranic bursitis--report of a case].

This paper describes a case of surgical treatment in 54 years old patient with cubital tunnel syndrome and bursitis olecrani. Simple decompression of the ulnar nerve provided gut satisfaction.

[Hemiarthroplasty of the shoulder in comminuted fractures of the proximal humerus--a case report].

In this case report the authors present the 74 year old female patient with multifragmental fracture of the proximal humerus, treated with the hemiarthroplasty of the humeral joint. The clinical and radiological outcome was satisfactory.

[Ulnar nerve stabilisation after anterior transposition].

The paper presents certain aspects of surgical procedures in the treatment of ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome. Eaton's technique is presented, with the use of non-compressing fasciodermal sling for anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve.