Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndrome/Cubital tunnel syndrome - Medtick
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Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndrome/Cubital tunnel syndrome

What is it?

A condition where there is increased pressure on the ulnar nerve in your elbow.

  • The ulnar nerve controls muscles and feeling in the hand (numbness in the small finger and ring finger)

Diagnosis Tests

Consider:

  • Symptoms of ulnar nerve entrapment can be chronic, lasting for long periods of time. If symptoms worsen or persist for more than 2–3 months before or after non-surgical treatment one should see a medical healthcare professional.

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Cause

  • Direct pressure, stretching, or decreased blood flow to the ulnar nerve
  • Previous injury to your elbow or ulnar nerve
  • Leaning on or bending your elbow for long periods of time, such as when you sleep
  • Repetitive motion of your elbow, such as painting, playing an instrument, or using power tools, golfer
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Tumor or cyst
  • Obesity
  • Pregnancy

Syndromes

Symptoms

  • Constant pain in neck, pain, tingling and numbing occurs along the whole arm down to the pinky side of the hand (outer part) and wrist, as well as into the ring and pinky fingers (outer part of small finger, unable to squeeze or hold objects in one’s hands)?
  • Pain, numbness, burning and tingling ( pins and needles) sensation in one’s hands and fingers (thumb and/or index finger and/or middle finger and/or ring finger and/or small finger)?
  • Pain in your elbow that extends into your forearm and hand?
  • Not being able to straighten your fingers, usually the ring and little fingers?
  • Your hand and fingers are so weak that you cannot grab, squeeze, or lift items?

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Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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