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Vol. 54. Issue 6.
Pages 383-386 (November - December 2010)
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Vol. 54. Issue 6.
Pages 383-386 (November - December 2010)
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Intraneural distribution of the ulnar nerve
Distribución intraneural del nervio cubital
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M. Llusaa,
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mllusa@ub.edu

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, A. Mustafa-Gondolbeub, M. Leónc, R. Morroa, A. Olivab, J. Casañasd
a Traumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital, “Vall d’Hebron” Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
b Macro-microdissection Laboratory, Anatomy and Human Embryology Department, University of Barcelona Medical School, Barcelona, Spain
c Traumatology Department, “Can Misses” Hospital, Ibiza, Spain
d Traumatology Department, Teknon Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
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Abstract
Objective

To study the fascicular distribution of ulnar (cubital) nerve in the elbow area in order to apply these fundamentals to the ulnar nerve transfer technique.

Material and method

Twelve cryopreserved arms, injected with latex were dissected. After locating the ulnar nerve, intraneural dissection was performed using magnifying glasses in order to describe its formation and trajectory.

Results

Segregation of the extrinsic fascicles was not well defined in the elbow area as the anatomical variability, in thickness and number, made it difficult to identify its components. A clear morphological differentiation was observed in the elbow and the fascicles destined to form nerve branches were clearly seen distal to the elbow. The ulnar nerve fascicles have a spiral trajectory in its distal progression.

Discussion

The micro-anatomical layout of the ulnar nerve fascicles around the elbow is more complicated than that described in the literature, which makes it advisable to use surgical records to locate the fibres destined for the extrinsic and intrinsic musculature. Sensitive fibres are required to perform the Oberlin technique, or at least the use of an electrical stimulator to identify them.

Keywords:
Ulnar nerve
Anatomy
Dissection
Microsurgery
Nerve transfer
Resumen
Objetivo

Estudiar la distribución fascicular del nervio cubital en la zona del codo para aplicar estos fundamentos en la técnica de transferencia nerviosa del cubital.

Material y método

Se realizó la disección de 12 extremidades superiores criopreservadas inyectadas con látex. Tras la localización del nervio cubital se disecó intraneuralmente con gafas lupa para efectuar una descripción de su formación y recorrido.

Resultados

En la zona proximal del codo la segregación de los fascículos extrínsecos no estaba definida ya que la variabilidad anatómica, en grosor y número, hizo difícil identificar a sus componentes. En el codo encontramos una diferenciación morfológica clara y distal al codo se apreciaron claramente los fascículos destinados a formar las ramas del nervio. Los fascículos del nervio cubital efectuaban un trayecto en espiral en su progresión distal.

Discusión

La disposición microanatómica de los fascículos del nervio cubital alrededor del codo es más complicado que lo descrito en la literatura, lo que hace recomendable la utilización de registros intraoperatorios para localizar las fibras destinadas a la musculatura extrínseca e intrínseca y fibras sensitivas para efectuar la técnica de Oberlin, o al menos utilizar un estimulador eléctrico para su identificación.

Palabras clave:
Nervio cubital
Anatomía
Disección
Microcirugía
Transferencia nerviosa
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