Ulnar Nerve Deep Branch Compression by a Ganglion

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Guyon's Canal; Nerve Compression
• Interventions: Procedure: Decompression of the ulnar nerve

• Registration Number: NCT01994434
• Lead Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Tangshan

Brief 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.

Detailed 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 Timeline

• Study Start: 2000-03
• Primary Completion: 2011-10
• Status Verified: 2012-08
• Study Completion: 2012-11
• Study First Submitted: 2013-11-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-11-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-11-19
• Study First Posted: 2013-11-25
• Last Update Posted: 2013-11-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 9

Inclusion Criteria

Ulnar nerve deep branch compression by a ganglion -

Exclusion Criteria

Ulnar nerve deep branch compression caused by other reasons

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Decompression of the ulnar nerve	Decompression of the ulnar nerve	Surgical decompression of the Guyon's canal and ganglion excision

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Grip strength	18-24 months	Grip strength is measured using the E-LINK system.
Tip pinch strength	18-24 months	Tip pinch strength between the thumb and index finger is measured using the E-LINK system.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Modified Bishop's scoring system	18-24 months	According Bishop's scoring system, we redesign a questionnaire for comprehensive assessment of this uncommon nerve lesion.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Second Hospital of Tangshan; 🇨🇳 Tangshan, Hebei, China