INTRODUCTION: Ulnar nerve compression is the second most frequent entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity. The most cases to occur at the elbow, with an extrinsic, intrinsic or idiopathic compression. The surgical technique varies. METHODS: This study assesses the results of a series of subcutaneous transpositions of the ulnar nerve. RESULTS: The most frequent cause is elbow fracture, and Hansen disease. In the Sarah Network is frequent heterotopic ossification entrapment because spinal cord injury and stroke. We performed 57% associated surgical procedures for Guyon, carpal decompression and tendinous transference. This study shows 80% cases were good and excellent results and 20% of complications, neuropathy pain, complex regional pain and persistent symptoms in diabetes and Hansen disease.
Nerve Compression Syndromes; Cubital Tunnel Syndrome; Ulnar Nerve
