Efficacy of Shortwave Diathermy in Ulnar Nerve Entrapment on the Elbow
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Elbow
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Elbow focused on measuring shortwave diathermy, ulnar nerve entrapment at elbow
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
UNE Diagnosis Criteria suggested by American Neurology Society (12);
- Ulnar nerve motor conduction velocity lower than 50 m/sec in elbow region
- Elbow region ulnar nerve motor conduction velocity 10 m/sec lower than forearm region
- More than 20% decrease in compound muscle action potential (CMAP) amplitude in above elbow stimulation compared to below elbow
Evident difference in configuration of above elbow CMAP compared to below elbow
If 2 of the criteria are positive it is a possible UNE diagnosis, and it is certain UNE diagnosis in case 3 criteria are positive.
Exclusion Criteria:
- cervical radiculopathy
- brachial plexopathy
- ulnar nerve cut and trauma
- sensation deficit in application region
- diabetes mellitus
- polyneuropathy
- wound, burn, scar mark on forearm research region
- presence of implant, prothesis, pin in tissue
- not having well general health
- epilepsy
- presence of intrauterine device
- presence of hearing instrument
- presence of tumor, inflammatory states
- pregnancy or suspect of pregnancy
- being exposed to radiotherapy ( during the last 6 months)
Sites / Locations
- Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
treatment group
control group
the participants were given 10 sessions of shortwave diathermy treatment and elbow splint and told to avoid symptom provoking activities
the participants were given 10 sessions of placebo shortwave diathermy treatment (the device was not turned on), elbow splint and told to avoid symtpom provoking activities