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| Ulnar nerve primary role? |
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| Where does the ulnar nerve travel |
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Definition
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| How many muscles is it responsible for? |
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| Position for the Ulnar nerve transposition? |
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Definition
| Supine with arm suspended or extended |
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| Ulnar nerve pain can be relieved with 2 surgical interventions |
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Definition
Ulnar nerve decompression
Ulnar nerve transposition |
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| What should the surgical technologist be prepared to do? |
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Definition
| Bone reshaping (if necessary) |
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| What does the Ulnar nerve give feeling too? |
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Definition
| Little finger and half of the ring finger. |
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| What is the tunnel of tissue called that the ulnar nerve travels through? |
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Definition
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| The cubital tunnel runs under the medial epicondyle of the elbow commonly known as the? |
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Definition
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| Name 3 special equipment needed for this surgery? |
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Definition
Moist umbilical tape
Vessel lopes or Penrose
Metal hand |
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| What wound classification? |
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Definition
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| What material is used for postoperative care? |
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Definition
| Splint or cast material is applied. |
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| Where will the Surgical Technologist be sitting in the suregery? |
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Definition
| Opposite the surgeon, with the affected arm between them. |
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Definition
Nerve damage
New constriction points
Infection
Blood clots |
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| Where will the Ulnar nerve be relocated too? |
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Definition
| Beneath the muscle layer slightly more anterior location of the elbow. |
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| What is Ulnar nerve decompression? |
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Definition
| Cutting the ligament of the Osborne where the nerve passes through the medial aspect of the elbow. |
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