Ultrasound diagnosis of ulnar nerve dislocation and snapping triceps syndrome : pictorial essay

Dislocation of the ulnar nerve with snapping triceps syndrome has been implicated as a cause of cubital tunnel syndrome. Patients with this condition may clinically present with a snapping sensation at the elbow upon flexion along with ulnar neuropathic symptoms. Though demonstration of this conditi...

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Published in:SA journal of radiology 2012-01, Vol.16 (2), p.65-67
Main Authors: Patankar, K.B., Paranjpe, F., Gupta, V.B., Patil, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Dislocation of the ulnar nerve with snapping triceps syndrome has been implicated as a cause of cubital tunnel syndrome. Patients with this condition may clinically present with a snapping sensation at the elbow upon flexion along with ulnar neuropathic symptoms. Though demonstration of this condition is possible by static MRI images, ultrasound can be used as a more accessible and inexpensive modality for attaining diagnosis. This pictorial essay emphasises the technique, findings and role of dynamic ultrasound in the diagnosis of this entity.
ISSN:1027-202X
2078-6778