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Sudden left elbow to hand numbness and hand weakness?

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Dr. F. Thomas Kaplan answered

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Cubital tunnel: May be a pinched nerve at your elbow. This will cause numbness / tingling in the ring and small finger and weakness in your hand. If symptoms are persisting / worsening, seek evaluation by a hand surgeon.

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Answered 3/12/2016

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A member asked:

Sudden left elbow to hand numbness and hand weakness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. F. Thomas Kaplan answered

Dr Coats II and another doctor agreed

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