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Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
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04/06/2020

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Term
Ulnar nerve primary role?
Definition
Move the hand
Term
Where does the ulnar nerve travel
Definition
wrist to shoulder
Term
How many muscles is it responsible for?
Definition
one and a half muscles
Term
Position for the Ulnar nerve transposition?
Definition
Supine with arm suspended or extended
Term
Ulnar nerve pain can be relieved with 2 surgical interventions
Definition
Ulnar nerve decompression
Ulnar nerve transposition
Term
What should the surgical technologist be prepared to do?
Definition
Bone reshaping (if necessary)
Term
What does the Ulnar nerve give feeling too?
Definition
Little finger and half of the ring finger.
Term
What is the tunnel of tissue called that the ulnar nerve travels through?
Definition
Cubital tunnel
Term
The cubital tunnel runs under the medial epicondyle of the elbow commonly known as the?
Definition
Funny bone
Term
Name 3 special equipment needed for this surgery?
Definition
Moist umbilical tape
Vessel lopes or Penrose
Metal hand
Term
What wound classification?
Definition
Class 1: Clean
Term
What material is used for postoperative care?
Definition
Splint or cast material is applied.
Term
Where will the Surgical Technologist be sitting in the suregery?
Definition
Opposite the surgeon, with the affected arm between them.
Term
4 Complications...
Definition
Nerve damage
New constriction points
Infection
Blood clots
Term
Where will the Ulnar nerve be relocated too?
Definition
Beneath the muscle layer slightly more anterior location of the elbow.
Term
What is Ulnar nerve decompression?
Definition
Cutting the ligament of the Osborne where the nerve passes through the medial aspect of the elbow.
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