Early post-surgical rehabilitation and functional outcomes of a traumatic ulnar nerve injury: a pediatric case report
Federica Fulceri,
Chiara Marinelli,
Giulia Ghelarducci
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundPeripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) of the upper limb are very common events within the pediatric population, especially following soft tissue trauma and bone fractures. Symptoms of brachial plexus nerve injuries can differ considerably depending on the site and severity of injury. Compared to median and radial nerves, the ulnar nerve (UN) is the most frequently and severely injured nerve of the upper extremity. Indeed, due to its peculiar anatomical path, the UN is known to be particularly vulnerable t… Show more
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