Variaciones anatómicas del nervio ulnar en individuos sin patología de la extremidad superior. Revisión narrativa

Abstract

Abstract: The ulnar nerve is one of the most important nerves in the upper limb, both for its clinical and functional relevance. Therefore, I consider it important to understand its normal anatomy, but also to understand its most frequent anatomical variations in the axilla, arm, forearm, and hand. This can be taken into account during pathology and the appearance of clinical signs in the different ulnar nerve pathologies. Its importance also lies in understanding the presence of ulnar nerve pathology in individuals without pathology, so that this can be taken into account during future surgical procedures that may arise. Therefore, it is vitally important to inform all healthcare professionals about anatomical variations, both for diagnosis and for various current and future surgical treatments. These anatomical variations are quite common in the population and are not frequently reported in different studies.