Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - pressure on the ulnar nerve causing tingling and numbness in the pinky finger, ring finger, and the palm just below these two fingers

Causes -

• repeated bending and straightening of the elbow
• leaning or resting on the elbow for extended periods
• a direct hit on the cubital tunnel

Symptoms -

• numbness and tingling (as described)
• tenderness in the elbow
• loss of grip strength and fine dexterity
• muscle atrophy and abduction of the pinky and ring fingers

Treatments -

Non-operative

• anti-inflammatory medications
• splinting the elbow while sleeping
• modifying behavior so that elbow flexion is limited

Surgical

• ulnar nerve transposition
• medial epicondylectomy

Moral -

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - I've got it, and you don't want it!

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