Neurolysis for the peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome in upper extremity:a report of 71 cases

Objective To investigate the effect of neurolysis for the peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome in upper extremities.Methods Neurolysis was performed in 94 patients presented with peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome in upper extremities from January 1995 to June 2008.Ulnar nerve anterior transposition was performed at the same time for cubital tunnel syndrome.The outcome was evaluated according to BMRC criteria.Results 71 patients were followed up.The follow-up period was 6 months to 4 years.Of 71 nerves 31 were excellent,25 good,10 fair,5 poor.Conclusion Surgical procedure should be performed if nerve function does not recover after conservative treatment or the treatment of peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome in upper extremities.The compressed nerves should be thorough lysis to get a good result.