AOCPMR 2024 Mid-Year Meeting-Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow (UNE) and Neuromuscular Ultrasound: How Neuromuscular Ultrasound Can Complement Conventional Methods

Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow (UNE) and Neuromuscular Ultrasound: How Neuromuscular Ultrasound Can Complement Conventional Methods - Taegun "Daniel" Jin, DO

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The video discusses ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, highlighting its anatomy, clinical diagnosis through EMG, and potential benefits of neuromuscular ultrasound. Ulnar neuropathy is the second most common peripheral nerve entrapment with diagnostic challenges using EMG, which has variable sensitivity. Ultrasound offers improved sensitivity by detecting nerve swelling, subluxation, and conditions like snapping triceps syndrome or ganglion cysts. Studies suggest ultrasound cross-sectional area measurements at the medial epicondyle enhance diagnosis. Integration of ultrasound in clinical practice may enable earlier, more accurate detection, aiding patient outcomes despite added examination time.

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