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Please advise me what to do for cubital tunnel syndrome?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

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> 90% of patients.Best of luck!

Answered 12/28/2013

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