Presentation
H/o surgery for soft tissue trauma at medial aspect of elbow - 6 wks back. Post opertive clinical features of ulnar nerve compression. Referred for targetted ultrasound of ulnar nerve at elbow.
Patient Data
Age: about 35 yrs
Gender: Female
From the case:
Ulnar nerve compression
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Ulnar nerve proximal to elbow shows hypoechoic echopattern.
A linear echogenic structure is noted passing through ulnar nerve. This structure enters distal end of humerus. Its a surgical suture passing through nerve and fixed to to humeral cortex
Nerve compression is noted at this level.
Case Discussion
Findings of ulnar compression by due to 'bite' by surgical suture.