A novel points system to predict the prognosis of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow.

Abstract:

INTRODUCTION:In this study we aimed to identify prognostic factors of ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UNE) and developed a scoring system to establish the prognosis. METHODS:We collected baseline clinical, electrophysiologic, and ultrasonographic data from 2 cohorts. The outcomes for all patients were determined on follow-up. Prognostic factors were determined using single and multiple variable analyses. A points system was developed to determine the risk for an unfavorable outcome. RESULTS:Of the 220 patients with UNE 178 (81%) could be re-evaluated. Four variables were retained in the prediction model for a points system. An unfavorable outcome was associated with right-sided UNE, more severe weakness of the abductor digiti minimi (ADM), and more pronounced ulnar nerve thickening. A compound muscle action potential amplitude reduction across the elbow of ≥16% (particularly if ≥ 50%) was associated with a more favorable outcome. CONCLUSION:Outcome in UNE may be predicted by scoring 4 parameters. Muscle Nerve 55: 698-705, 2017.

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Muscle Nerve

journal_title

Muscle & nerve

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Beekman R,Zijlstra W,Visser LH

doi

10.1002/mus.25406

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2017-05-01 00:00:00

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698-705

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5

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0148-639X

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1097-4598

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55

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