Question 1

what kind of doctor sees somebody for cubital tunnel syndrome?

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Hand surgeon: For surgery fellowship trained hand surgeon special trained orthopedist one year of additional focused training in upper extremity surgery a general orthopedist for nonsurgical care surgical care for cubital tunnel does not enjoy the same excellent sucess rate as carpal tunnel proceed informed carefully to surgery my opinion.

Question 2

does cubital tunnel syndrome go away it's been 15 months from the first time i was told i had this & again yesterday doc said lets do 6weeks of pt. ?

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Depends: If you are having constant symptoms for over a year, it probably will not resolve. If your symptoms are intermittent, it may resolve.

Question 3

what kind of condition is cubital tunnel syndrome?

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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 4

i have cubital tunnel syndrome. i can't get into see the dr before xmas so am wondering how best to help myself. it's worse at night. ?

Accepted Answer

Keep elbow straight: The ulnar nerve runs through this tunnel and when bent, it squeezes on the nerve causing your pain/tingling down to your hand/fingers (more 4th+5th fingers). Thus, keeping your elbow straight and avoid resting the back/inside of elbow on bed/couch/chair. Wearing elbow sleeve may help. Otc motrin/aleve and maybe vitaminb6 can  help with pain/numbness. Good luck.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

please advise me what to do for cubital tunnel syndrome?

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Depends...: Cubital tunnel syndrome( ulnar nerve entrapment @ elbow) is the 2nd most common peripheral nerve comp. Of the upper extremity (carpal tunnel synd.Most common). U may try nsaids, sleeping in an elbow ext. Brace @ night( a bit cumbersome) and avoid bumping elbow , etc and time . If no improvement ulnar nerve release w/ or w/o transposition yields good results in&gt; 90% of patients.Best of luck!

Question 10

how common is it for somebody to get cubital tunnel syndrome?

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Too often: I believe you mean carpal tunnel syndrome.  This is a condition of narrowing and irritation of the median nerve at the wrist (the carpal area) in which the area supplied in the hand gets numb, tingly and rarely has loss of muscle function.  There is occasional pain at the tunnel.  Treatment is with ice and nsaids.  Some may need injected steroids.  A few require unroofing of the tunnel by surgery.

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