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Compression neuropathy of the median nerve caused by a loose body in the elbow

Compression du nerf médian par un corps étranger au coude

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We present a case of median nerve compression at the elbow associated with an intra-capsular loose body cured by arthroscopic removal of the loose body. This is a rare but eminently treatable cause of median nerve compression.

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Nous présentons un cas de compression médiane de nerf au coude lié à un corps étranger intra-capsulaire, traité par ablation arthroscopique. C’est une cause rare mais éminemment traitable de compression du nerf médian.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, County Louth, Republic of Ireland

    Ross Kingston, Younus Lodhi & Owen Brady

  2. 3 Hollybank Court, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland

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Kingston, R., Lodhi, Y. & Brady, O. Compression neuropathy of the median nerve caused by a loose body in the elbow. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 15, 48–49 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-004-0191-9

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