Recurrence of ulnar tunnel syndrome: Long-term clinical and functional results of surgical management using revision neurolysis and subcutaneous anterior transposition.

Hand Surg Rehabil

Département de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Chirurgie de la Main et des Nerfs Périphériques, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Tours, Université de Médecine de Tours François-Rabelais, Avenue de la République, 37170 Chambray-Lès-Tours, France.

Published: February 2024

Objective: Recurrence after primary ulnar tunnel syndrome surgery is observed in 1.4%-25% of patients. However, the outcome of revision surgery is uncertain and limited. This study aimed to assess the clinical and functional outcomes of neurolysis combined with anterior subcutaneous transposition in cases of recurrence.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective single-center study included patients who were operated on for iterative ulnar tunnel syndrome at the elbow between January 1996 and December 2020, with a minimum follow-up of 24 months. Demographic data, pre- and post-operative clinical evaluations, surgical details, and satisfaction levels were collected.

Results: Twenty-eight patients were reviewed. Mean follow-up was 11.7 years (range, 2.1-26.4 years). The secondary procedure led to significant improvement in mean Quick-DASH score, from 25.3 (range, 11-50) to 20.0 (range, 11-49) (p = 0.023), with a satisfaction rate of 78.5%. Symptoms of pain (p = 0.033), amyotrophy (p = 0.013), hypoesthesia (p < 0.01), and paresthesia (p < 0.001) also showed significant improvement. There were 7 cases of failure (25.0%).

Conclusion: The combination of neurolysis and anterior subcutaneous transposition was a reliable technique, improving clinical outcome in recurrent ulnar tunnel syndrome after previous surgery.

Level Of Evidence: IV - retrospective study.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hansur.2023.10.008DOI Listing

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