Ulnar Artery Thrombosis A 6-Year Experience

Description: Thrombosis of the ulnar artery can be a cause of significant morbidity. Most often a consequence of blunt trauma to the hypothenar eminence of the hand, it may be attributable to one traumatic event or to repetitive insults. Surgery is often required. We reviewed the presentation and diagnosis of ulnar artery thrombosis and evaluated the effectiveness of treatment by ulnar artery excision with interposition vein grafting.
Stephen J. Troum, MD, Waldo E. Floyd III, MD and John Sapp, MD J South Orthop Assoc. 2001;10(3)