- Training
- 21/11/0222
- USA
Revision Cubital Tunnel Decompression and Submuscular Transposition
Description
The video features a medical discussion led by Dr. Mustafa Chopan and Dr. Harvey Chim on the complexities surrounding Revisional Cubital Tunnel Surgery. The presentation addresses the challenges clinicians face with cubital tunnel syndrome, emphasizing the importance of thorough evaluation and assessment techniques in diagnosing the condition. The surgeons explain the various surgical options available, including anterior transposition and medial epicondylectomy, discussing the surgical nuances involved in a revisional context, where scarring from prior surgeries complicates the procedure.
Key points include:
- Overview of cubital tunnel syndrome as a common upper extremity entrapment neuropathy.
- The clinical examination process that helps discern the symptoms of the syndrome.
- Different causes of symptom persistence and complications following initial surgery, leading to the need for revisions.
- Detailed surgical techniques for performing a submuscular transposition, which includes incision techniques, nerve visualization, and addressing various points of compression.
The video wraps up with insights on post-operative care and rehabilitation benefits, reinforcing the surgical education provided for handling recurrent cases effectively.
Part of: Surgical Techniques and Training Collection
"Revision Cubital Tunnel Decompression and Submuscular Transposition" is included in the following Surgical Techniques and Training playlist: