Ulnar Nerve Deep Branch Compression by a Ganglion

Nerve Compression Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Ulnar nerve compression is common at the elbow, but less common at the wrist. The purposes of this study are to report a series of 9 patients with pure ulnar nerve deep branch compression by a ganglion and to evaluate the outcome following a surgical treatment. According modified Bishop's scoring system, the investigators would evaluate postoperative results of this uncommon nerve lesion.

Clinical Trial Description

Pre- and post-operative physical examination include assessment of tenderness and strength (grip and pinch). Grip strength and tip pinch strength between the thumb and index finger are measured using the E-LINK system. According Bishop's scoring system, the investigators redesign a questionnaire for comprehensive assessment of this uncommon nerve lesion. ;

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Guyon's Canal
• Nerve Compression

• NCT number: NCT01994434
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: The Second Hospital of Tangshan
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 2000
• Completion date: November 2012