Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Dynamic Nerve Compression Syndromes of the Elbow Among High-Level Pitchers: A Review of 7 Cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dynamic compressive neuropathies around the elbow are a rare entity described by a relatively small body of literature, mostly consisting of single-case reports. No standardized diagnostic protocols have been described to date. To the authors' knowledge, this study represents the largest case series of dynamic compressive neuropathies in the upper extremity.

Purpose

To identify various etiologies of dynamic compressive neuropathies around the elbow, devise a systematic diagnostic protocol, and review treatment options.

Study design

Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Methods

A retrospective review was conducted of patients who presented to a single practice between 2013 and 2017 and were diagnosed with a dynamic compressive neuropathy around the elbow

SUBMITTER: von Bergen TN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6247494 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature