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World J Orthop. Apr 18, 2018; 9(4): 65-71
Published online Apr 18, 2018. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v9.i4.65
Published online Apr 18, 2018. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v9.i4.65
Report and year | No. of cases | Snapping pathology | Diagnostic procedure | Treatment | Results |
Anand et al[16], 2012 | One | Snapping ulnar nerve | Open surgery | Transposition of nerve | Complete recovery, returned to elite sport |
Cesmebasi et al[35], 2015 | Four | Snapping medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve (4), triceps (3) and ulnar nerve (3) | Open surgery/sonography | Open decompression, stabilization or transposition of nerves, resection of tendon | Improvement (mild persistent symptoms to complete recovery) |
Chuang et al[17], 2016 | One | Snapping triceps and subluxing ulnar nerve | Dynamic sonography | NSAIDs and reduction in repetitive elbow flexion activities at work | Partial improvement |
Dreyfuss et al[18], 1978 | Two | Snapping triceps | Open reinsertion of the snapping part of the triceps | Reinsertion of the snapping tendon | 1 complete recovery, 1 partial |
Haws et al[30], 1995 | One | Snapping triceps | Open exploration | Open resection of tendon | Complete recovery |
Hayashi et al[19], 1984 | One | Snapping triceps | Physical examination, radiographs, open surgery | Medial epicondylectomy and division of tendon | Complete recovery |
Jacobson et al [20], 2001 | Three | Snapping ulnar nerve, snapping triceps | Dynamic sonography | Open “surgical treatment for each abnormality” | Not reported |
Lasecki et al[21], 2014 | One | Snapping triceps and ulnar nerve | MRI and dynamic sonography | Not reported | Not reported |
Minami et al[31], 1999 | One | Snapping triceps | Not reported | Open tendon resection | Complete recovery |
Reis et al[22], 1980 | One | Snapping triceps | Open surgery | Open tendon resection | Complete recovery |
Rolfsen[23], 1970 | One | Snapping triceps | Open surgery | Open tendon resection | Complete recovery |
Spinner et al[32], 2001 | One | Snapping triceps | Physical examination | Open tendon Excision | Complete recovery |
Spinner et al[24], 1999 | Two | Snapping triceps | Physical examination, MRI | Reduction in weight lifting | Symptoms only appeared during weight lifting |
Spinner et al[33], 1999 | One | Snapping triceps lateral | Palpation and MRI | Open tendon resection | Complete recovery |
Spinner et al[25], 2000 | Fifteen | Snapping triceps after operation for snapping ulnar nerve | Physical examination, MRI | Lateral transposition or excision of tendon (nine patients), six refused surgery | Complete relief of snapping in surgically treated patients. No relief in non-operated |
Watts et al[34], 2009 | Three | Snapping triceps | Open exploration | Excision (two), tendon division (one) | Complete recovery |
Xarchas et al[26], 2007 | Three | Snapping ulnar nerve | Palpation | Anterior nerve transposition (two), NSAIDS and change of job as waitress (one) | Complete recovery after surgery. Not reported for non-surgery |
- Citation: Bjerre JJ, Johannsen FE, Rathcke M, Krogsgaard MR. Snapping elbow-A guide to diagnosis and treatment. World J Orthop 2018; 9(4): 65-71
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v9/i4/65.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v9.i4.65