The Novel Ulnar Nerve Coverage Method Which Has the Potential to Prevent the Postoperative Ulnar Neuropathy after Plate Fixation of Distal Humerus Fractures: Three Case Reports

Introduction. Postoperative ulnar neuropathy is still an unresolved complication in patients undergoing plate fixation of distal humerus fractures. We hypothesized that decreased blood flow to the ulnar nerve due to intraoperative procedures is an important factor in the development of postoperative...

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Main Authors: Hiroki Shibayama, Shintaro Yamaga, Yutaro Sugawara, Tsuyoshi Asano, Norimasa Iwasaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2023-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/5008141