Archive for October, 2008
Cardinals Star Albert Pujols has Ulnar Transposition Surgery
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols had surgery on his right elbow to relieve severe cubital tunnel syndrome. Pujols’ operation was performed by Cardinals team physician Dr. George Paletta. The surgery included decompression and transposition of the ulnar nerve, but did not require reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament as was initially feared.
Study Questions Transposition Surgery for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
A new study published in the September 2008 issue of Current Orthopaedic Practice indicates that ulnar nerve transposition surgery often does not provide additional benefit over simple decompression surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome.
