Ulnar Neuropathy After Intermittent Prone Positioning for COVID-19 Infection: A Preliminary Report of 3 Cases

Michael J Sayegh; Christopher G Larsen; Camille Pinpin; Jessica M Intravia; Kate W Nellans

doi:10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00729

Ulnar Neuropathy After Intermittent Prone Positioning for COVID-19 Infection: A Preliminary Report of 3 Cases

JBJS Case Connect. 2021 Mar 19;11(1). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00729.

Authors

Michael J Sayegh¹, Christopher G Larsen¹, Camille Pinpin², Jessica M Intravia¹, Kate W Nellans¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York.
² Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York.

PMID: 33739958
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.20.00729

Abstract

Case: We describe a preliminary report of 3 cases of ulnar neuropathy after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and treatment with intermittent prone positioning.

Conclusion: Ulnar neuropathy may be associated with recent COVID-19 infection. The natural process of the disease and intermittent prone positioning are likely risk factors contributing to this finding. Conservative management seems to lead to improvement of symptoms.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

COVID-19 / therapy*
COVID-19 / virology
Female
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects*
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Positioning / adverse effects*
Prone Position*
SARS-CoV-2
Ulnar Neuropathies / etiology*