Question 1

is cubital tunnel syndrome rare?

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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 2

what exactly is cubital tunnel syndrome?

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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 3

what do u do for cubital tunnel syndrome?

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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 4

what are the tests for cubital tunnel syndrome?

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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 5

what's the process for cubital tunnel syndrome?

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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 6

what can be done  about cubital tunnel syndrome?

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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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

what is cubital tunnel syndrome and how is it treated?

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Funny bone: Your ulnar nerve travels through a little tunnel on the inside of your elbow.  Any swelling, inflammation, etc of this tunnel can lead to cubital tunnel.  Keep your elbows protected, due not rest them onto hard surfaces, and sometimes occupational therapy is helpful.  If all else fails, or you notes severe muscle atrophy/weakness of the hand, you may require a surgery to decompress the nerve.

Question 10

what are the effects of having cubital tunnel syndrome?

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Tinging little finge: Cubitsal 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.

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