Research reporting in cubital tunnel syndrome studies: an analysis of the literature

Hug, Nicholas F; Smith, Brandon W.; Sakamuri, Sarada; Jensen, Michael; Purger, David; Spinner, Robert J.; Wilson, Thomas J.

doi:10.1007/s00701-021-05102-9

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“…Finally, it is important to note that the QuickDASH questionnaire is not a condition-specific PROM, and as a result it may be more sensitive to concurrent upper limb conditions than other PROMs. While its use in this patient cohort may be considered a further limitation of this study, the QuickDASH is still the most commonly used PROM in patients with CuTS (Hug et al., 2022), and in the absence of a disease-specific PROM we feel that its use is appropriate.…”

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The effect of diabetes mellitus on the outcome of surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome

Stirling

Harrison

McEachan

2022

J Hand Surg Eur Vol

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The aims of this study were to investigate the effect of diabetes mellitus (DM) on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and satisfaction after surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome (CuTS). Pre- and 1-year postoperative QuickDASH, normal hand, and satisfaction scores were prospectively collected from 107 patients over a 6-year period. Patients without DM reported a significant QuickDASH improvement after surgery (preoperative 34.1 versus postoperative 20.5; p < 0.001), but patients with DM did not (preoperative 46.5 versus postoperative 43.2; p = 0.554). Postoperative QuickDASH (43.2 versus 20.5) and normal hand (65 versus 80) scores were significantly worse in patients with DM. Satisfaction rates were excellent in both groups (88% versus 82%; p = 0.480). Our study showed that surgery for CuTS did not lead to an improvement in QuickDASH score in patients with DM and consequently patients with DM reported worse postoperative PROMs compared with those without. However, lack of improvement in PROMs does not affect patient satisfaction. Level of evidence: IV

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The effect of diabetes mellitus on the outcome of surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome

Stirling

Harrison

McEachan

2022

J Hand Surg Eur Vol

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“…Pain, being present preoperatively or in conjunction with primary and revision surgery for ulnar nerve entrapment, is a symptom not particularly well highlighted or structurally evaluated in the literature, despite included questions about pain in evaluation studies of ulnar nerve entrapment [ 42 , 73 , 80 , 81 ]. Still, pain of different modalities is the most prevalent symptom in many patients [ 71 ].…”

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The Unpredictable Ulnar Nerve—Ulnar Nerve Entrapment from Anatomical, Pathophysiological, and Biopsychosocial Aspects

Nyman,

Dahlin

2024

Diagnostics

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Peripheral nerves consist of delicate structures, including a rich microvascular system, that protect and nourish axons and associated Schwann cells. Nerves are sensitive to internal and external trauma, such as compression and stretching. Ulnar nerve entrapment, the second most prevalent nerve entrapment disorder after carpal tunnel syndrome, appears frequently at the elbow. Although often idiopathic, known risk factors, including obesity, smoking, diabetes, and vibration exposure, occur. It exists in all adult ages (mean age 40–50 years), but seldom affects individuals in their adolescence or younger. The patient population is heterogeneous with great co-morbidity, including other nerve entrapment disorders. Typical early symptoms are paresthesia and numbness in the ulnar fingers, followed by decreased sensory function and muscle weakness. Pre- and postoperative neuropathic pain is relatively common, independent of other symptom severity, with a risk for serious consequences. A multimodal treatment strategy is necessary. Mild to moderate symptoms are usually treated conservatively, while surgery is an option when conservative treatment fails or in severe cases. The decision to perform surgery might be difficult, and the outcome is unpredictable with the risk of complications. There is no consensus on the choice of surgical method, but simple decompression is relatively effective with a lower complication rate than transposition.

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Analysis of outcome reporting in common peroneal neuropathy studies: a systematic review of the literature

Muhlestein

Wilson

2023

Acta Neurochir

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Research reporting in cubital tunnel syndrome studies: an analysis of the literature

Cited by 5 publications

References 33 publications

The effect of diabetes mellitus on the outcome of surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome

The effect of diabetes mellitus on the outcome of surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome

The Unpredictable Ulnar Nerve—Ulnar Nerve Entrapment from Anatomical, Pathophysiological, and Biopsychosocial Aspects

Analysis of outcome reporting in common peroneal neuropathy studies: a systematic review of the literature

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