Question 1

cubital tunnel syndrome relief and exercises with free weights ok?

Accepted Answer

Straight arm.: The more you flex your elbow, the more likely you will be damaging your ulnar nerve. However you do exercise, keep that in mind.

Question 2

what to do if i have cubital tunnel syndrome do you know of any physiotherapy exercises that could help my condition?

Accepted Answer

Bad design: The ulnar nerve is exposed to the outside world as it crosses the cubital tunnel in the elbow. Avoid those plastic chairs with rigid arm rests and done put any pressure on the nerve. Sometimes physiotherpy helps. Often times however surgery is needed to translocate the nerve to a safer (protected by bone) area in the elbow. There is also something called a shelf epicondylectomy procedure.

Question 3

is cubital tunnel syndrome rare?

Accepted Answer

Fairly common: Cubital tunnel problems can occur fro many reasons and are fairly common. Most causes can be treated conservatively and it is worth taking the time with a doctor and physical therapist that will work with your to correct the underlying problem. Surgery is a last resort and is usually effective when other methods don't work.

Question 4

what exactly is cubital tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve elbow : When the ulnar nerve is compressed at the elbow, you may experience numbness in the ring and small fingers, and hand weakness or clumsiness. This is cubital tunnel syndrome.

Question 5

what do u do for cubital tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical care: Cubital tunnel is compression of the ulnar nerve behind the inside of the elbow. Any activity that keeps the elbow bent can compress the nerve. The symptoms start with a funny feeling in the arm then intermittent numbness of the little and part of the ring finger starts. This can wake one at night. If ignored one can develope permanent numbness and hand weakness. See a hand surgeon.

Question 6

what are the tests for cubital tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Exam and EMG/NCV: Cubital tunnel syndrome can usually be reliably diagnosed with a comprehensive history and physical exam.  Electrodiagnostic studies such as emg/ncv can provide objective supportive data.  If there is a mass or tumor (not a common cause) sometimes imaging studies: xray, mri, or ultrasound can be used.

Question 7

what's the process for cubital tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve: Cubital tunnel syndrome is a pinched nerve in the elbow. It typically causes numbness and tingling in the ring and little fingers.

Question 8

what can be done  about cubital tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Medication -surgery: Cubital tunnel  often can be managed conservatively especially if electromyography reveals that there is minimal pressure on the ulnar nerve

mild cases of cubital tunnel syndrome often respond to physical therapies  and brcing
in cases where splinting doesn't help or nerve compression is more severe, about 85% of patients respond to some form of surgery to release pressure on the ulnar nerve.

Question 9

what kind of condition is cubital tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Cubital tunnel : Cubital tunnel is a compression of the ulnar at the elbow. The symptoms involve numbness and tingling into the little and ring fingers. It may require surgery to relieve the pressure on the nerve.

Question 10

please tell me can i have cubital tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: The best way to find out the answer to your question is to have a nerve conduction study of the nerve within the cubital tunnel. See either a neurologist or physical medicine doctor, they will gladly help you with this.

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