Tardy ulnar nerve palsy is due to _____:
Ans. A. Cubitus valgusTardy ulnar nerve palsy is due to cubitus valgus.Fracture of the lateral condyle of humerus in the long run can lead to complications such as cubitus valgus.Friction neuritis of the ulnar nerve as it moves over the medial epicondyle every time the elbow is flexed and extended may result in a late ulnar nerve palsy called as 'tardy ulnar nerve palsy'.
Cubitus valgus
Fixation of the nerve in the groove by osteoarthritis
Excision of elbow joint
Fracture of internal condyle
Injuries Around Arm & Elbow