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Title:

Topography of the deep branch of the ulnar nerve between genders: a cadaveric study with potential clinical implications.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Costa, Alfio Luca; Natsis, Konstantinos; Romeo, Marco; Piagkou, Maria; Bassetto, Franco; Tiengo, Cesare; Battiston, Bruno; Titolo, Paolo; Papadopulos, Nikolaos; Colonna, Michele Rosario
Abstract:
The lack of meticulous knowledge concerning the topographical anatomy of the deep branch of the ulnar nerve (DUN) may pose difficulties, leading to a delay or a misdiagnosis of a DUN injury. Identification of the DUN is quite difficult without precise anatomical landmarks as reference points. The current study investigates the topography of the DUN between genders, taking as a reference point a well-known landmark, the Kaplan line, used in hand surgery for carpal tunnel release. Twenty-two (15 m...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Plast Surg Hand Surg
Year:
2023
Journal volume:
57
Journal issue:
1-6
Pages contribution:
178-180
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1080/2000656X.2022.2032103
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35100518
Print-ISSN:
2000-656X
TUM Institution:
Lehrstuhl für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie (Prof. Machens)
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