Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow: Five new things.

Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (UNE) is the second most frequent compression neuropathy. While other diagnostic imaging tools are emerging to assist in the diagnosis of UNE, electrodiagnosis remains the gold standard. However, the electrodiagnostic approach to UNE presents unique challenges limiting its diagnostic accuracy. We review advances in 5 areas relevant to the diagnosis of UNE: technologic advancements with modern EMG machines have allowed for reconsideration of the question of experimental error and lesion detection; how temperature effects can lead to misdiagnosis; the effect of body mass index on the electrodiagnosis of UNE; the validation of short segment studies; and the emerging role of high-resolution sonography as a diagnostic tool.

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