Towards viscoelastic characterisation of the human ulnar nerve: An early assessment using embalmed cadavers

The ulnar nerve travels through the upper limb and cubital tunnel transmitting sensation from the skin overlying the hypothenar eminence, the corresponding area of skin posteriorly, the little finger and half of the ring finger as well as supplying motor function to numerous muscles of the forearm and hand [1]. Cubital tunnel syndrome is the most prevalent neuropathy of the ulnar nerve and the second commonest neuropathy of the upper limb [2]. Its aetiology is controversial. Originally, it was thought to be due to a compressive or entrapment neuropathy [3 –5].

Source: Medical Engineering and Physics - December 13, 2018 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Carla G Barberio, Tahseen Chaudhry, Dominic M Power, Simon Tan, Bernard M Lawless, Daniel M Espino, Joanne C Wilton Source Type: research