Functional changes of the ulnar nerve in leprosy patients following neurolysis

A functional follow up of ulnar neurolysis is presented. Functional changes have been related to the indication for neurolysis. Motor function of 52% of the nerves was improved in the group in which neurolysis was performed to facilitate nerve recovery. The rate of functional improvement appears also to depend on the duration of the recorded nerve damage and the classification of leprosy. Functional changes in the operated nerve have been compared with the non-operated nerve in cases of bilateral ulnar nerve involvement.